Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Kintore to Tealing pylon building documentation: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about plans by SSEN to build pylons between between Kintore in Aberdeenshire and Tealing in Angus, from the last month?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2026-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500499758
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

UK Government documentation about GB Energy: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government, as well as minutes/notes from meetings and briefings prepared, about GB Energy from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2026-11-03
Reference
EIR/202600523119
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information relating to the traffic management arrangements for the Arkleston Road overbridge: EIR release

In a previous response (reference 202600514080), Transport Scotland advised that it had received no complaints regarding the bridge works and no concerns relating to access, congestion, or safety. However, separate correspondence from Transport Scotland described a range of mitigation measures including manual signal ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-11-03
Reference
EIR/202600523300
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Data centre guidance: EIR release

1. All guidance, circulars, letters, briefing notes and communications issued by the Scottish Government National Planning Hub (NPH) to Scottish planning authorities relating to the assessment of hyperscale or large-scale data centre applications, from 1 January 2022 to the date of this request. 2. To confirm whether ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-03
Reference
EIR/202600522802
Directorate
Planning Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Aviemore to Carrbridge non-motorised user (NMU) route planning application information: EIR release

All information and communication between Transport Scotland and WSP UK Limited/Atkins Mouchel Joint Venture (AMJV)/Atkins Réalis in relation to the planning application process for the Aviemore to Carrbridge NMU route (the ACNMU route) for the period from March 31 2025 up to the current date.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
EIR/202600523158
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 faulty traffic signals: EIR release

Please find attached my formal Freedom of Information / Environmental Information request concerning the ongoing issues with the faulty traffic signals on the A96 in Nairn and the proposed works currently scheduled to commence on 19 October 2026. I am submitting this request following continued concerns regarding the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.8 s.9 s.10 s.13 s.14 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600538643
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Whitesands Flood Protection project information: EIR release

Clarification about the £55 million funding for the Whitesands flood project in Dumfries and Galloway; when and who granted it. This was mentioned at the December council meeting, but it is unclear who confirmed this funding and when. An MSP raised this in Parliament, but no response was provided by the First Minister...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600522717
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex: EIR release

1) How many times have Scottish Government Ministers met with representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex in the last 3 years. 2) In relation to (1), if meetings occurred, please confirm which Ministers were involved, who else attended the meetings, the date of the meetings, and any minutes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 171 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.13(1) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
EIR/202500494405
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Auchinairn Road Safety Camera, Bishopbriggs: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the safety camera located on Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs. Please provide: Copies of any correspondence, meeting notes, reports, assessments or discussions between the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, Police Scotland ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600523274
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Woodland creation schemes approved by Scottish Forestry: EIR release

For all woodland creation schemes approved by Scottish Forestry between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2025, please provide a dataset (for example in spreadsheet or CSV format) showing, for each scheme: The date the application was first received by Scottish Forestry The date the scheme was approved The total area of t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 6 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600524940
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M90 temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restriction information: EIR release

I am making a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restrictions between M90 Junction 1B and Junction 2, in both the northbound and southbound directions. Please provide copies of the following recorded information for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.7 s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
EIR/202600522580
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Government funding for the remediation of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) affected properties in Tillicoultry: EIR release

I wish to lodge an FOI Request as it is rumoured that Clackmannanshire Council has successfully secured Scottish Government funding for the remediation of the RAAC-affected properties in Tillicoultry. I am unable to see any evidence of this and would be obliged if you could provide me with the following information:- ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
EIR/202600524279
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A75 and A77 closures and road traffic accident reports: EIR release

1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 4. The number of road traffic accidents r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
EIR/202600526351
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding for the remediation of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) allocated to Clackmannanshire Council: EIR release

I understand Clackmannanshire Council has now received grant funding through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme for RAAC remediation works. Could you advise how much, when it will or has been paid, and whether it relates to particular blocks? Has any other funding been agreed for RAAC in Clackmannanshire?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
EIR/202600523059
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland Traffic Regulation Order's (TRO) for M90/A90 trunk road: EIR release

You stated - I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the operation and maintenance logs of the speed enforcement infrastructure on the M90 Northbound. Specifically, I request the recorded information, data logs, and maintenance reports for the temporary averag...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
EIR/202600524919
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List of organisations appointed to deliver fire engineering services: EIR release

1. Approved organisations A list of all organisations currently approved, appointed, or commissioned under any Scottish Government programme related to: • Single Building Assessments (SBA) • FRAEW (Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls) • External Wall System / cladding remediation programmes • Fire engineering servic...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9
Published
2026-10-27
Reference
EIR/202600525500
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding additional major vessels for Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services: EIR release

I would like to be provided with copies of all key documents relating the recent decision to procure 2 new vessels as replacement for the Hebrides on Little Minch services to/from Uig. Any studies, files, calculations, reports, assessments etc - anything materially pertaining to the project. This should include email...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-27
Reference
EIR/202600521694
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Benderloch rock face works progress and cost information: EIR release

With regards to the ongoing works in Benderloch being carried out by GeoRope and probably managed by BEAR. I know they're now around a year past their original end date. How much has been spent on the works so far? How far over the original budget is it? How frequently is someone from BEAR on site ensuring progress ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-10-27
Reference
EIR/202600524135
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documents relating to discussions with Norway on sea lice management in salmon farming: EIR release

In the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting of 11 March 2026, officials referred to discussions involving Norway relating to sea lice management in salmon farming. Please provide: 1. Copies of correspondence, briefing notes, minutes, reports, or emails relating to discussions between the Scottish Government (i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-27
Reference
EIR/202600510584
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland inspection of highway structures: EIR release

You stated I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 concerning the inspection of highway structures (bridges, culverts, and similar structures) maintained by your authority. This request is made with reference to the inspection framework set out in CS450 and the Wellmanaged Highway...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.3 s.12 s.20 s.39(2) 12 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
EIR/202600522579
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Information relating to approved afforestation cases: EIR release

Please provide a list of approved afforestations, indicating whether each one was subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, whether consent was required, and whether any land features (such as being situated in a protected area) were identified. You provided clarification on the 5 June 2026 in regard to date rang...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9(1) s.15 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
EIR/202600519138
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Persistent elevated mortality framework in salmon farming data: EIR release

I am writing about my further request of 4 September 2026, reference 202600535957, which followed your decision 202600515523 of 21 May 2026 on the persistent elevated mortality framework. Since I wrote, the peer-reviewed methods paper has been published: Moriarty et al. (2026), Decoding persistent elevated mortality i...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.9 s.3 s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 32 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
EIR/202600540113
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Correspondence with Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) regarding works at Raigmore interchange: EIR release

I am writing to hear about correspondence with SGN about the works at Raigmore interchange. I am particularly looking to know what the original timeline was made out to be, if they have given any reason for the gas works needing done, what the issue was and more.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
EIR/202600517449
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport