Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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

A9 and A82: Casualty figures and traffic estimates: EIR release

The casualty figures (fatal, serious and slight) and traffic volume estimates for each year from 2000 to the present, for the Dunblane to Inverness section of the A9, currently covered by average speed cameras (I assume the latest year for which you will have figures is 2016 - but when you have the figures for 2017, I ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development of a soft drinks deposit return scheme: EIR release

Correspondence relating to the development of a soft drinks deposit return scheme from October 2016 to September 2017 between the Scottish government and the following companies and organisations: The British Soft Drinks Association The Association of Convenience Stores Incpen The British Retail Consortium The Foodser...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Prosecutions for fly-tipping offences broken down by council: EIR release

Can you please tell me how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for fly-tipping offences in the past 15 years for all local council areas in Scotland? Can you please specify the month and year of prosecutions and convictions? Can you provide details of convictions in terms of age of person, whether it was a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A85 east of River Orchy bridge: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A85 east of the bridge over the River Orchy/ proximate to Kilchurn Castel car park turn off. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your curren...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Short term letting of property in Scotland: EIR release

1. Does the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division consider recent case law on the unlawfulness of AirBnB-style short-term letting (even when restricted to 90 days) in shared/flatted properties, when considering neighbour amenity in relation to planning appeals on SSCVAs? 2. If so, can you provide details of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25 s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-04
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Extension to Glasgow Queen Street Station : EIR release

1. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Network Rail relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 2. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 3. Documentation outlining reasons for review ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Shiant Island Recovery Project: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence pertaining to the Shiant Island Recovery Project

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 52 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Category 1 defects identified on A82: EIR release

How many of the 44 Category 1 defects (between Drumnadrochit and Inverness) were repaired within the time specified within the BEAR Scotland contract, and the same for the further ten identified following the next inspection which I assume took place on either the 14th or 15th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.40 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Installation and maintenance cost of A9 safety cameras: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding the introduction of the Average Speed Cameras on the A9. I would like details of the exact cost of installation and maintenance,how much revenue has been made from Speeding fines since installation and what are the Statutory regulations for Average Speed camera signage. Can...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Budget allocated to A77 South of Ayrshire: EIR release

'It is noted that Scotland TranServ are currently proposing to undertaken remedial works on the A77 as a result of the recent weather conditions. We are pleased that works will be undertaken at Kirkoswald; between Girvan and Stranraer; and north of Kirkoswald. It may be the view of some that this level of deterioratio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 road cleaning and litter collection: EIR release

The amount of littering along the M8 in Glasgow, essentially along its whole length in the city boundaries is shocking. How often is litter cleared from verges and land adjoining the motorway? Do you stipulate a minimum frequency of litter clearing by the companies you employ to maintain the trunk roads? How often are ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Local Authority Planning Appeals: EIR release

1. Any correspondence since 2012 between the DPEA and Government Ministers or between the DPEA and the Planning and Architecture Division referring to the subject of 'effective five-year housing land requirement'. 2. The source of, and documented details of a standardised calculation methodology which must be used by ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.12 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Acoustic Deterrent Devices, predator control and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on ADDs (Acoustic Deterrent Devices), predator control and salmon farms since 3 May 2017, including an updated version of the spreadsheet of 2 June 2017, and any correspondence with SNH, salmon farming companies, SMRU, St Andrews University, RSPCA, RSPCA Assured, Freedom Food, supermarkets and any other per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A725 Northbound: maintenance policy, repair history, safety inspections: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A725 Northbound, 100 metres prior to Westbound slip road on the 30/03/2016 (your reference from previous correspondence TPC/SRP/2015/0095). Pl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development of A9 from Perth to Inverness: EIR release

A complete list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants that have or will be involved with the development of the A9 dualling from Perth to Inverness.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ship-to-ship oil transfers in Port of Cromarty Firth: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and or officials related to the Port of Cromarty Firth applications to carry out ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Cromarty Firth [in past 3 years].

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maps showing details of Croft 1 Luskentyre: EIR release

Any records or maps that would show details of Croft 1 Luskentyre.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Inverclyde Trunk Road Network: EIR release

What condition would transport Scotland currently class the Trunk Road Network contained within Inverclyde? What works are planned to address the concerns of Inverclyde residents and how much will be spent on these works? How much has transport Scotland spent on Inverclyde Trunk Roads in the past 5 years?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistics regarding accidents on A9 and A82: EIR release

Statistics regarding accidents on the A9 over a ten year period from 2007- 2018. This will be inclusive of the full range of the A9. Could you also provide the same information for the A82. Inclusive of the whole A82.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Mammal deaths adjacent to salmon farms in 2017: EIR release

Marine mammals (e.g. seals) killed by salmon farms during 2017

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electronic dog training collars and prong training collars: EIR release

Copies of all documents and information relating to electronic dog training collars and prong training collars presented to the Scottish Government by the Dog's Trust, Kennel Club and RSPCA. This would include any scientific studies, case studies, statistics and reports on their use or effects on dogs. I'd further lik...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Works required for completion of M8/M73/M74: EIR release

The following information: List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the M8/M73/M74 improvement works, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works. The timeframe planned for the completion of 'sn...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents on Transport Scotland projects: EIR release

A Freedom of Information request relating to accidents on Transport Scotland projects. Firstly, How many workers have been injured in accidents on the following projects? And secondly, how many near misses (incidents which were very close to accidents) have been recorded on the following projects? The Transport Scot...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy for A1 southbound near Bankton: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A1 Southbound approximately 0.5 mile from Bankton. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport