Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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3,593 matching releases

Scottish Forestry - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinion workflow and internal documents regarding Carlinden Burn: EIR release

1. All internal documents, checklists, screening drafts, technical assessments or preparatory materials relating to the EIA screening opinion for Carlinden Burn. 2. All correspondence (internal and external) referring to the timing, preparation or anticipated date of the screening opinion. 3. Any internal notes discu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202500497166
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Connel Bridge maintenance and spend information: EIR release

A summary of the maintenance of Connel Bridge from the last 10 years, from 2015-2025. The latest structural survey of the bridge, dated. Details of any outstanding maintenance, and information on any scheduled maintenance which is due to take place in 2026. Figures on the total spending on the bridge for all of the 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202500499779
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents public portal decision materials: EIR release

All documents, records, assessments, briefings, reports, emails, and meeting notes created, held or considered by the Scottish Government in relation to the decision to remove email as a method for members of the public to submit representations on energy consent applications, and to require use of the Energy Consents ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202600502867
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Agricultural holdings data for Papa Westray: EIR release

I am seeking non-personal, anonymised agricultural holdings data for Papa Westray, Orkney, specifically: 1. Number of agricultural holdings Please provide the total number of registered agricultural holdings on Papa Westray that have: a CPH (County Parish Holding) number, and/or are registered as an agricultural busi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202600502797
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Windfall tax and energy profits levy correspondence: EIR release

Any internal email correspondence containing the phrase “windfall tax” and “energy profits levy” sent between 1 September 2022 and 31 October 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202600500687
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Griffin Forest long term forest plan public consultation and public register query: EIR release

We wish to know who was notified of the Griffin Forest LTFP public consultation when it first appeared on the public register 8/10/25 to 5/11/25 and how many other stakeholders were contacted during the second round of 27/11/25 to 8/1/26. How were local Community Councils and other community ‘stakeholders’ informed of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500498815
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) correspondence: EIR release

Disclosure of all recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to communications with Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) during the period 1 January 2025 to 22 December 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, this request includes, but is not limited to: Emails (including internal and external emails) Letters...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500499541
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 road closure data: EIR release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the area's, times & length of time the A9 was closed between Scrabster & Inverness on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th of January.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: EIR/202600500850
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Fish Health Inspectorate and Loch Duart PLC relating to sea lice levels: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence, emails, social media messages, texts or any other recorded information since 1 January 2024 between the Fish Health Inspectorate and Loch Duart relating to sea lice levels at any of the company’s salmon farms. You further specified that the request was not concerned with per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500498800
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A99 weather-related closure data: EIR release

Details of all closures of the A99 trunk road during the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2025 (or the most recent 10-year period available), where the closure was wholly or partly due to weather-related causes, including but not limited to snow, ice, flooding, high winds, or severe weather warnings. For each clos...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202600501068
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Dundee Airport communications: EIR release

Any and all communications (internal and external) relating to Dundee Airport's mentioned Masterplan, from January 1st 2024 onwards. Any and all communications (internal and external) relating to Dundee Airport's solar PV plans — including but not limited to location, size, and wattage — from January 1st 2024 onwards. ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500499115
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate sea lice data: EIR release

How many at sea fish farms in Scotland are audited by FHI staff for sea lice numbers, each year from 2020 to 2025 year to date or up to last recorded visit? How many fully trained auditors are employed by FHI who can audit and count sea lice numbers?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500498931
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Contract information regarding the roadside tree removal projects on the A9: EIR release

In relation to the works outlined above in the subject line, I am seeking the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to each of the two roadside tree removal projects on the A9 circa two miles North of the Kessock Bridge Inverness. The first round of works took place duri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202600501734
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Volume of carbon dioxide successfully captured and permanently stored in Scotland: EIR release

"I would like the Scottish Government to detail the volume of carbon dioxide that has been successfully captured and permanently stored in Scotland (or Scottish waters) in each of the last five years (2020- 2025)".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600500659
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Climate Action Hubs funding, recycling targets and tidal power: EIR release

1. “The Scottish Government ring-fenced £5.5m for Climate Action Hubs, could you supply a full breakdown of where this money went? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis abo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500499739
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Equality and rights, Public sector

Consenting route and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) status for Moray FLOW-Park: EIR release

“I request the following information regarding the proposed Moray FLOW-Park development (Offshore Solutions Group Ltd / FLOW Park Investment Ltd): 1. The full consenting route for the project, including all regulatory regimes that apply (e.g., Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, Marine Works EIA Regulations 2017), and confirm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.9

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500495015
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government estimate of the UK Treasury's revenue from the Energy (Oil and Gas): EIR release

The Scottish Government to disclose its estimate of the UK Treasury's revenue from the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy, commonly known as the Windfall Tax. Figures from each of the years of the operation of this tax, as well as internal assessment figures used with the Scottish Government when discussion this tax, w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600500667
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Emergency planning and public safety oversight of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

I request copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Resilience Division, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, or equivalent emergency planning functions, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited to Mey BESS (ECU00004838) and Rigifa BESS (...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499466
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Population Health Impacts and Health Directorate Involvement in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

Please provide copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Directorate for Population Health, Public Health Policy, Chief Medical Officer’s Directorate, or any other health-related directorates, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.17 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499468
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information relating to works on the Carlinden Burn site: EIR release

1. All internal and external correspondence relating to reports of potential unauthorised works on the Carlinden Burn site since PR listing. 2. Any enforcement assessments, internal debates, site visit notes or decisions regarding whether such works occurred. 3. Any correspondence with the applicant relating to site ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500496904
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ecological, wildlife and habitat information for Carlinden Burn: EIR release

1. All ecological, ornithological, wildlife or habitat surveys submitted since the PR listing. 2. Any internal SF evaluations of ecological adequacy or mapping accuracy. 3. Any correspondence identifying missing features (ponds, wetlands, riparian zones, species records). 4. Any revised mitigation proposals discusse...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.12(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500497173
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Car use reduction documentation: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the reducing car journeys by 20% by 2030, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation from the review into this promi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498299
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Bowden Moor tree felling application details: EIR release

Earlier this year trees were felled on Bowden Moor only a few hundred metres from Melrose Golf Course but outside the Eildon and Leaderfoot National Scenic Area. The application for felling permission FPA-12138 was registered on 9 January and issued on 26 February this year. Could you please confirm who the applicant w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500499407
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) data: EIR release

Please provide a list of all recipients of grant aid under the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) for the 2025 funding round who are located within Dumfries and Galloway. For each recipient, please provide: name of business or individual applicant farm/business address or locality amount of grant awarded project...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202600500681
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Sewage spills in Scottish waters documentation: EIR release

All correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, held by the Scottish Government, about sewage spills in Scottish waters, from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.12(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498568
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector