Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass): EIR release

“In relation to the Nairn Bypass (which is due to commence construction works relatively soon) how many tonnes of sand and gravel will be required as part of the overall construction supplies contracts? Also, what is the anticipated duration of the bypass construction period (eg four years, five years, etc).”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
EIR/202400434700
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of GreenPower (International) Ltd meeting: EIR release

1. Full details of the meeting held between GreenPower (International) Ltd and Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, on 23/09/2022, as outlined in the Scottish Parliament’s Lobbying Register. Please include all minutes taken, the date the meeting was set, any corresp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
FOI/202400434756
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing notes on the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

Briefing notes to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance ahead of their appearance at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 27 September 2022, 24 January 2023 and 23 January 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
FOI/202400433582
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Grangemouth oil refinery communications: EIR release

Any discussions by Scottish Government officials and/or Ministers regarding a potential bidder for the Grangemouth oil refinery since (and including) 12 September 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to emails, whatsapps, texts, notes and minutes). Any conversations mentioning the MSP Michelle Thomson which ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
EIR/202400434083
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Tree felling near Loch Arklet Dam: EIR release

The tree felling work was a direct result of a mandatory compliance requirement a Statutory Plant Health Notices (SPHNs) served on Scottish Water by Scottish Forestry the regulator, in relation and specifically to the infected diseased (phytophthora ramorum) larch trees. 1. Scottish Forestry Statutory Plant Health Not...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
EIR/202400434923
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Project Willow information: EIR release

1. What are the terms of reference EY is working to as part of its role in Project Willow? This is a request for a copy of the terms of reference document. 2. What correspondence has there been between the UK government and PetroIneos/Ineos with regards to Project Willow. This is a request for copies of this correspond...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400435543
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Temporary traffic light failure on A835 near Garve: EIR release

The number of times your operator BEAR have been called to fix the temporary traffic lights failing at A835 near Garve. Transport Scotland's ref for matters relating is 202400432791. Police Scotland were called to an accident last night, 14th Oct 2024, after the traffic lights each end were stuck on green. Living loc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400436356
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Objection to the Northlands wind farm on the Isle of Lewis: EIR release

What modelling the Government may have done in relation to this project [N4] or similar: to calculate the return to investors and public subsidy required to support this investment the risks associated with such developments the maximum scale of offshore turbines that A clarification was sent to you on 10/10/2024, as...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400434973
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Review materials of current National Parks: EIR release

“Could you provide all documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding reviewing the current National Parks, including email correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, briefings, from the last six months?” After contacting you to confirm our interpretat...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400431928
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding establishment of a new National Park: EIR release

Could you supply all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings and minutes from meetings, regarding the establishment of a new National Park, between July 1 2024 and July 31 2024.’

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400428149
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from emissions: EIR release

1. Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 2. Complaints related to energy developers other than SSE and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 3. The response of the Scottish Government to the above complaints.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433416
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Site inspection of fish farm at Loch Ness: EIR release

A specific case (site inspection) undertaken by the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate relating to the fish farm Loch Ness and case number 2022- 0474. Specifically, your request stipulated: 1) In the first paragraph of the Summary for Information of site Operator: Case Completion Report, dated 01/05/24, it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400433900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR release

“I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties under paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400435124
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) application information: EIR release

I would like to enquire whether you can assist me with information on the developer/property owner of the following approved FGS applications: 22FGS69767 Nether Albie Wood Creation 23FGS72513 Albierigg WC 21FGS60064 Harelaw Hagg Woodland Creation 20FGS46363 Canonbie Woodland Creation 20FGS48423 Tansy Hill 19FGS38923 B...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400434900
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A83 Rest and be Thankful road closures: EIR release

"I'm getting in touch regarding closures at the A82 Rest and be Thankful in Argyll and Bute. I'd like to know how many days over the past 10 years the route has been shut to traffic? If you could please offer a breakdown of closures per month between January 2015 and October this year it would be much appreciated."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400436929
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Response statistics for specific consultations: EIR release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations? 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations? 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations? Firth of Clyde cod spawning closure for 2022/23 Draft Hydrogen Action Plan Consumer Sc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-29
Reference
EIR/202400433176
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Production and analysis statistics for specific consultations: EIR release

You asked for the total cost to produce and analysis several consultations. I am answering in relation to the following consultations only: Mandatory training on planning for elected members Scottish Government Review of Permitted Development Rights - Phase 3 Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: draft planning...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-29
Reference
EIR/202400434508
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022 correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the content of the ministerial statement from the 19th September 2024 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022? 2. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the discovery of the factual errors regarding emission reductions targets and peatland figures th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432944
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change

Correspondence regarding publication of the Economic Impact Assessment on Grangemouth refinery site: EIR release

“A copy of all correspondence between PwC (the consultant) and Scottish Government ministers and officials, in regards to the publication of the Economic Impact Assessment on the closure of the refinery site at Grangemouth published on 12/09/2024” “in the last six months”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432031
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Parliament’s powers with respect to community benefits from onshore renewable energy developments: EIR release

This request concerns the Scottish Parliament’s powers with respect to community benefits from onshore renewable energy developments. The current advice and guidance is available here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-good-practice-principles-community-benefits-onshore-renewable-energy-development...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
EIR/202400435948
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland budget allocation: EIR release

When the government expects the Home Energy Scotland Grand [sic] and Loan Scheme budget for the 2024-25 financial year to be agreed through the accountable officer sign off process. If this has already taken place, please provide a figure for the budget allocated to the scheme for this financial year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
EIR/202400433429
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Licensing of seal's on the River Dee: EIR release

All information and full correspondence in the decision making for licensing of seal's on the River Dee for past years, including this year 2024/2025. I wish to have an understanding especially to why a grey seal licence only has been granted for January 2025 to March 2025 and for following 2 years same periods, when ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-24
Reference
EIR/202400434943
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme details for Maol Ban: EIR release

The amount of public money which has been granted towards this project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-24
Reference
EIR/202400433896
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Sustrans and Places for Everyone funding: EIR release

I was looking to request an update to a couple of previous FOI requests related to Sustrans and Places for Everyone. I would like an update on the following requests to include spending in 2023-24: Places for Everyone completed active travel investment (FOI/202300376654, available at https://www.gov.scot/publications/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.70 s.6(1)
Published
2024-10-23
Reference
FOI/202400433052
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

List of subsidies provided to erect or maintain deer fences: EIR release

Please provide the following data for the year 2023/24. 1. A list of approved plantations which show whether each one was subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, whether consent was required, and whether any land features (such as an SSSI) were identified 2. Please can you also provide a list of subsidies provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-23
Reference
FOI/202400432106
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector