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

Correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm: EIR release

A copy of all internal correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18).

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500451915
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Road maintenance records and road fault reports for the A1: EIR release

Road Maintenance records and road fault reports. I request the maintenance checks carried out on the section of road mentioned. The section is governed by these two markers : What three words ///entire.renew.neon and ///trick.worker.term On the dates between 4th July 2024 and the 31st October 2024. Road surface chec...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500453668
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forest Stewardship Council and National Risk Assessment Review: EIR release

How does Scottish Forestry assess the legal requirements of forest management activities and related operational requirements under UKFS in relation to felling licence agreements? For example, how often are site visits made before and/or after felling licences are approved to ensure that works carried out meet any sti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.54 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500453032
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review costs and responses: EIR release

Please could you tell me how many responses have been received so far to the Scottish Government's A96 Corridor Review, launched on November 28? https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/a96-corridor-review-published/ Please could you tell me how much has been spent on the review itself and the consultation to date, broken...

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

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500454917
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strict climate change test specifications: EIR release

Appearing on the BBC Question Time programme on 6th February 2024, the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, said the Scottish Government’s position is that new oil & gas licences in the North Sea should only be granted if they are compatible with a strict climate change test. Please provide the specifications of the st...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451996
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council Barriers to Deployment Group agendas and minutes: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2022 - date, please provide all agendas and minutes for meetings of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) Barriers to Deployment Group.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451992
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Closure of the Queensferry Crossing documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent/received and internally, briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings, about the Queensferry Crossing shutting due to ice, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451602
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Liquid sprayed on A96 at Keith during winter months: EIR release

1. What was the liquid being sprayed from the pavement tractor on 4.1.25 on Moss St, Keith? 2. Can I view the COSHH risk assessment for the liquid? 3. What streets are sprayed/treated in Keith over the winter months (November-March)? 4. What is cost of the liquid per square meter vs rock salt?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500454809
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian: EIR release

Regarding the roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian which is narrowing the road surface to create a new, wider pavement/cycle path and apparently a new grass verge. Please provide information under the following headings: Budget What is the budget for this work and the sour...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Payments and support to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

The following information regarding payments and support to Scotland's salmon farming industry: 1. For the period 2019-2024, please provide: - A detailed breakdown of all financial support, grants, and payments made to salmon farming companies - The total value of payments made under each support scheme or program - T...

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500450923
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Springfield Group housing development correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence, notes or minutes, including any attachments, relating to the opening of the Springfield Group housing development at Ferrylea in Forres on 29 August; and Any correspondence, including any attachments, regarding the Springfield Group properly developers from April to October 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451593
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Sectoral Marine Plan and offshore windfarm development: EIR release

The Scottish Government’s Sectoral Marine Plan, published on 28th October 2020, said this: Nationally and at the individual PO level, the effects of consented and licensed offshore windfarm development under this cycle of leasing should not exceed the assumed physical footprint for 10GW of generation as assessed in th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451988
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland: Flooding on A737 Northbound: EIR release

With reference to flooding on A737 Northbound, 400 Yards before St James Interchange Slip, you asked for the following: "Please can you investigate the reason this location is constantly flooding. Have been reporting this location for over 10 years and there is still no improvement. The gullies are totally blocked. Un...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Class 222 trains on ScotRail services: EIR release

Correspondence referring to the potential use of Class 222 trains on ScotRail services, since January 2023.

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450828
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Possible reintroduction of wolves in Scotland: EIR release

1. Please can you share the Scottish Government’s position on reintroducing wolves to the ScottishHighlands? 2. Can you share any correspondence to and/or from Scottish Ministers relating to the reintroduction of wolves to the Scottish Highlands within the last year?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500453124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Guernsey Financial Services Commission forestry grant: EIR release

Scottish Forestry has paid lots of taxpayer's money into offshore tax havens (such as in Guernsey) to subsidise forestry schemes that are often environmentally destructive and used for further tax avoidance schemes, such as helping high worth individuals avoid inheritance tax. According to the Department for Environme...

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450951
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Delivery of 19 climate action policies: EIR release

On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each of the 19 clim...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450850
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable energy applications data: EIR release

1. Number of Renewable Energy Applications (Including BESS) – January 2020 to February 2025 The total number of renewable energy applications (including wind, solar, hydro, and BESS) received by the ECU for: a) The Scottish Borders local authority area b) The constituency of Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire A yearl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451517
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Warm Homes funding awards by value and household: EIR release

Warm Homes funding awards by value and household for the last 3 years.

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451355
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Various information pertaining to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

1. For the years 2019-2024, please provide: - The official Marine Scotland figures for the total economic value (GVA) of the Scottish salmon farming industry - The total direct employment figures (FTE) in salmon farming, broken down by region if available - The total production value of farmed salmon at farm gate pric...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.1 s.9

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450919
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Balhyme Woodland creation scheme information: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could send me all of the information held by Scottish Forestry which relates to the Balhyme Woodland creation scheme, including but not limited to: 1. Copies of all correspondence regarding the scheme; 2. Copies of any reports, surveys or other documents relating to the scheme; and 3. Copi...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450042
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Green Jobs Fund information: EIR release

Details of all the firms that have received funding from the Scottish Government's £100m Green Jobs Fund to date. This should include the name of the company that received the money, the amount each company received and a brief description of what they were given the money for. This should include any money given out b...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500449977
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Trunk roads drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus: EIR review

Original request: 202500447775 You asked for information pertaining to the roads and drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus, DD10 0DH (56.7842471, -2.3901435) and the surrounding area within a radius of 500m: Design and construction of the ‘new’ A92 which serves to bypass Bush. Including road design and construction plan...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450569 Review of 202500447775
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

List of new roadside rest areas on motorways and dual carriageways: EIR release

A list of the number of new rest areas for motorways and dual carriageways that Transport Scotland is currently considering.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents relating to Glen of Rothes Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Please could you send me copies of all documents relating to case reference 23FGS75494.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450693
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector