Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

15,099releases indexed
24,092attachments found
29.8avg calendar days
5,640partially withheld
2021-04-20oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,640 unclear 4,937 not held 2,189 released 952 already published 503 cost limit 446 clarification 223 withheld 160 transferred 49

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3525 s.20 3020 s.34(1) 2738 s.39(2) 2374 s.30 2097 s.17(1) 1971 s.25(1) 1711 s.10(4) 1434 s.11(2) 1157 s.29(1) 850 s.2 835 s.3 641

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 900 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 775 releases · 30.4 avg days Marine Directorate 596 releases · 27.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Population Health Directorate 505 releases · 26.6 avg days Learning Directorate 486 releases · 37.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 479 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 443 releases · 25.9 avg days
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2,374 matching releases

Trawling logbook data: EIR release

1. Data of fishing vessel positions where fishing equipment was lowered around Scottish waters over the last 6 years. 2. How many hours each operation with the fishing equipment lasted for. 3. If possible, categorise data by different equipment type and detail the individual vessels by callsign / MMSI number. 4. ERS...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
EIR/202600506391
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments, grants, subsidies, agricultural support, or financial assistance made to Islay Estates: EIR release

Please provide details of any payments, grants, subsidies, agricultural support, or other financial assistance made between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2025 through the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID), or any successor body, to: “Islay Estates”, and/or any legal entity trading as, commonly known as, ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600507900
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road records of any works and accidents: EIR release

"Records of accidents including the severity of any injuries sustained which have occurred within 1 kilometre of the M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road at Junction 10 Overpass, Craigend, leading to Junction 12, Broxden, Perth for the period November 2019 to date. Records of any works or changes to the road or road layout with...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600506011
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reported incidents and highway maintenance logs on the M77: EIR release

Information regarding the M77, specifically the section with junction 5 below the Newton Mearns roundabout. I am looking for any reported incidents that have happened there as well as the highway maintenance logs for that area for the last 2 years please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600508117
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - Spurdog and Seabass National Marine Plan assessment query: EIR release

Can you share the assessment done against the NMP for this? I note in particular that spurdog are a PMF so will trigger Gen Policy 9b so am particularly keen to understand that element, as well as the Sea Fisheries section relating to Fully Documented Fisheries, ecosystem etc.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
EIR/202600510258
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - North Divach clear felling remedial plan: EIR release

A remedial plan that was made recently by FLS, Environmental Health and SEPA for post North Divach clear felling by Balmac Estate & Euroforest.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
EIR/202600508549
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands meeting with Salmon Scotland and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon prior to her meeting with Salmon Scotland and SEPA on the 5th February 2025, a list of all attendees and the agenda for the meeting and any note/minute and actions points that were recorded from it.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505635
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Internal electric vehicle (EV) charging policy work and assessments: EIR Review

Original request 202600503245 Please provide all internal reports, briefing papers, draft documents, assessments, presentations, or policy papers relating to: On‑street EV charging Residential charging access for households without driveways Cable gullies or cross‑pavement charging solutions Any internal analysis of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
EIR/202600504936 Review of 202600503245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands meeting with Salmon Scotland: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougheon prior to her meeting with Salmon Scotland on the 17th April 2024, a list of all attendees and the agenda for the meeting and any note/minute and actions points that were recorded from it.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505640
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands meeting with the Managing Director of Sales & Marketing at Mowi: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary Mhairi Geoghan prior to her meeting with Mowi MD Bertil Buysee on the 6th May 2025, a list of all attendees and the agenda for each meeting and any note/minute and actions points that were recorded from the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505641
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Salmon Scotland meeting on the 6th May 2025: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon prior to her meeting with Salmon Scotland on the 6th May 2025, a list of all attendees and the agenda for this meeting and any note/minute and actions points that were recorded from the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505613
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cooke Aquaculture meeting on the 6th May 2025: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon prior to her meeting with Cooke aquaculture on the 6th May 2025, a list of all attendees and the agenda for the meeting and any note/minute and actions points that were recorded from the meeting.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505617
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M74 road traffic accidents with water as contributory factor: EIR release

All records, data, reports, and information held by your authority relating to road traffic accidents on the M74 within the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area in which standing water, pooling water, surface water, flooding, or puddles were recorded or identified as a causative or contributory factor. For the a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
EIR/202600505359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queries regarding fisheries and the National Marine Plan Assesment: EIR release

We spoke back in March 2025 about our ongoing concerns regarding compliance with the Marine Scotland Act when making decisions about fishing. I was saddened that we did not have opportunity to reconvene on this after that meeting but I remain open to ongoing dialogue if appropriate. I appreciate the documentation whic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.15(2) s.5 s.15 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600503748
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings and correspondence from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity on the Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

(1) Correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month. (2) Correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month. (3) Minutes of any meeting Jim Fairlie has had on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600504016
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Queries regarding the Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

(1) In terms of the second round of the Future Farm Investment Scheme recently announced please can you confirm: (a) When the application period will begin? (b) What part of the Scottish Government's 2026-27 budget this funding comes from? (c) Whether the application conditions will be the same as the first round or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505931
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A7 Langholm flooding information: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, Langholm, postcode DG13 0HJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us the following information in relation ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
EIR/202600504915
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Trunk road spend and A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout upgrade progress: EIR release

1. Could you supply how much money Transport Scotland has spent on A-road trunk roads in each of the last four years, with a breakdown per year and per road? 2. Could you supply the latest progress update on plans to upgrade The A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout on the Edinburgh City Bypass. Plus all documentation held surr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
EIR/202600504876
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Aberdeen to Central Belt Rail Journey Improvement Project Liaison Group meeting information: EIR release

All minutes, meeting notes, action notes, agendas, attendance lists, and papers (including any slide decks or briefing papers circulated to attendees) for meetings of the “Aberdeen to Central Belt Rail Journey Improvement Project Liaison Group” (including any similarly named group relating to the same project), for the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
EIR/202600505234
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Directorate commercial contract documents describing fees paid and services provided: EIR release

Copies of the latest contracts your Marine Directorate holds with the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (and its subsidiaries SFF Services and Marine Environmental Solutions) or any other company for routine surveys of fishing catches, bycatch and discards. Please include commercial contract documents, as well as grant ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
EIR/202600505088
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Glasgow Summer Sessions correspondence regarding time-frames for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act: EIR release

Any correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Glasgow City Council regarding Glasgow Summer Sessions 2025 held in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow and Section 11s - specifically regarding the timeframes for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act (Scotland) 2003 for the Summer Session event in June 2025.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11S s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-16
Reference
EIR/202600505842
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highland Council related to Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs): EIR release

You asked for all the correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highland Council related to Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs). In particular: a. Letters, emails and other correspondence to/from Dr Fiona Simpson (Chief Planner and Director of the Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Division at the Scottish G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-15
Reference
EIR/202600504333
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish August Groundfish Survey dataset request: EIR release

I am aware of a particularly interesting dataset that we do not have within our ICES international survey databases. I would like to use these data to look at historical changes in the marine ecosystem. Please would you send me a link to the data from Simon Greenstreet's work that was previously released here: Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-04-15
Reference
EIR/202600504891
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding specific aquaculture applications: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information law, please could you provide me with copies of any internal and external email correspondence to and from your domain in the past year which mentions the aquaculture applications "fishtalk" or "Mercatus Farmer"? Include any attachments in their original format. Please also include copies ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
EIR/202600503578
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector