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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Carbon Calculator for Wind Farms on Scottish Peatland: EIR release

1. “Update and Version History – a) A complete version history of the Calculator, including dates on which any component of the model's methodology or empirical inputs was reviewed, revised, or updated since its original publication. The version currently being provided to applicants as a spreadsheet by the Energy Cons...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600511024
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas: EIR release

“What is the Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas? Can you outline the reasons why a sectoral marine plan was not set out for INTOG projects, but was for ScotWind projects? What role does the Scottish Government play in any objections r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510887
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Felling permission and restocking order over a Caravan Site exemption certificate for the site known as Garden Cottage: EIR release

We wish to raise an FOI in regard to the caravan application from Caledonian touring club. We require all emails and computer files and telephone calls and any other form of communication originating from North Ayrshire Council, local councillors, and the [REDACTED] from Eglinton house with particular interest in North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510879
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Carlinden Burn Stage 1 Stakeholder Engagement evidence: EIR release

1. The Stage 1 stakeholder engagement log submitted by the applicant for Carlinden Burn (25FGS86479). 2. All evidence of community engagement provided by the applicant (letters, emails, meeting notices, logs, notes of concerns, summaries of engagement). 3. Any internal Scottish Forestry assessment, tracking sheets or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 12 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
EIR/202500497160
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence relating to ‘greening’ and Scotland’s islands: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating specifically to greening and Scotland’s islands since January 2025. 4. Any correspondence sent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)E
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
EIR/202600501542
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cattle and sheep data in Scotland: EIR release

1. Cattle population by geography and breed For cattle in Scotland, please provide: 1. The number of cattle, broken down by: The most granular geographical level that can be released, ideally: Local authority (council area) level; and Any more granular standard geography used internally (e.g. data zone, parish, or o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
EIR/202600510087
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Solution: EIR release

At the Woodside Hall public consultation on the M8 Woodside Viaduct today 4 March a display 'Approach 3: Remove' included findings produced by a consultant showing what the effect of removing a section of the motorway viaduct M8 at Cowcaddens would be using traffic modelling. The display of the results of traffic mode...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509623
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Scottish Government regarding specific planning applications: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence relating to The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (10 or more homes on non-allocated land) (Scotland) Direction 2025 between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Scottish Government regarding planning applications 25/00457/PPDM and 25/00244/PPDM.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
EIR/202600509019
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Montrose Port Authority regarding dredging and licensed disposal of sediments: EIR release

I am writing in regard to the recent dredging and licensed disposal of sediments associated with Montrose Port. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I believe I am able to ask for the following information: 1. Copies of correspondence (emails, Teams messages, meeting notes, phone calls, WhatsApp or text messages) bet...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.39 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
EIR/202600509013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to the A85 Ardchyle and junction A827: EIR release

Specifically, my query relates to the A85 and the stretch of road between Ardchyle and the junction with the A827 to Killin. Please can you send me: A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600512923
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Palaemon serratus landings statistics 2000-2024 in UK: EIR release

‘landing trends of the common prawn (Palaemon serratus) in Great Britain between2000 and 2024. I am writing to ask whether you hold data that includes the following variables for this species and time period: Landed weight (tonnes) Landed value (GBP) Gear type Landing dates Landing port Vessel nationality Vessel leng...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Black Law Wind Farm s36 Application IEC 3/34: EIR release

“I would like to submit a FOISA request for a copy of the above (Black Law Wind Farm) s36 application and all related documentation, which was consented in 2004 and is not available through the ECU’s online portal.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 10 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202300382353
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices contract information: EIR release

You asked for information relating to the following contract: Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices. The details requested were: What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
EIR/202600509540
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Records relating to Raeshaw Estate General Licence restriction and associated communications: EIR release

Information relating to ministerial awareness and discussion of the General Licence restriction imposed by NatureScot in February 2026 on Raeshaw Estate in the Scottish Borders. More specifically: 1. All briefings, submissions, internal memoranda, or speaking notes prepared for: The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508718
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recorded information since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following recorded information created, received, or relied upon since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: Any recorded information, including emails, memoranda, briefing notes, training materials, presentations, internal instructions, or ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600509249
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland A96 collision statistics: EIR release

You asked for " the number of collisions on the A96 between Inverurie and Huntly since 2022, broken down by year place? Please can you tell me the same for between Huntly and Inverness for the same timeframe. Please can you also tell me the number of people injured for both of these sections since 2022, broken down b...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
EIR/202600510721
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Kennoxhead Windfarm condition 5 documents: EIR release

Copies of the following documents pertaining to Condition 5 of the Kennoxhead Windfarm: The radar mitigation scheme submitted by the Company to the Scottish Ministers for approval (full text of scheme) The Scottish Ministers’ written approval of the submitted scheme (or any variation thereof) Any correspondence betwee...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(5) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
EIR/202600509439
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Nature Recovery Fund (NRF) allocations by local authority: EIR release

‘Please could you list for each local authority total allocations from the Scottish Government's Nature Recovery Fund for each year since the fund was opened to and including 2025/26. Please provide this in .csv or excel format.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600509306
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96/A920 collisions data on junction near Huntly, Aberdeenshire: EIR release

"Please can you tell me how many collisions have been recorded at the A96/A920 junction near Huntly’s Tesco supermarket in Aberdeenshire, broken down by year, between 2022, to the present date? Separately, could you tell me how many people have been injured in the same time frame, broken down by year and by injury (fat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence (including emails, minutes, letters and briefings) between East Lothian Council and the Scottish Government from 1 January 2025 to present relating specifically to: The Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme The introduction of the 300% funding cap for Cycle 1 flood protection schemes; The financial...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600507161
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and energy sector communications: EIR release

Copies of all communications from 1 July 2024 to today between Gillian Martin and/or senior officials in her office (in her role as Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy between July 2024 and June 2025 and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy since June 2025) and senior executives from the followi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600507525
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish freshwater fisheries regulations regarding trout stocks: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding trout stocking in Fife. Specifically, I would like to know which individuals, angling clubs, or fisheries currently hold written consent or licences to stock trout in Fife’s inland waters. I am concerned about the possibility of unlicensed or illegal stocking taking place ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600507384
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dundee FC Camperdown stadium planning application: EIR release

" Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) sent from Transport Scotland to representatives of Dark Blue Property Holdings Limited and Dundee FC regarding the Camperdown stadium planning in principle application. For this request I am interested in the perio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507275
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Rose Street Subway (Inverness) traffic orders: EIR release

Until about 1985 there used to be a 4-way junction in Inverness of: Longman Rd / Rose St / Railway Terr / Innes St. As part of the construction of the Longman Rd (A82) overbridge, the so-called Rose St Subway was created to retain a route to Innes St. This runs under Longman Rd and connects the east end of Innes St to...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600508071
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport