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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Administration of the Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2018-20.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202300388902
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 written directions: EIR release

A copy of the "written directions", and any related documents issued in conjunction with that written direction, referred to in Section 18.(3).5(a) of the "Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011" which states - "16A - Delegation of licencegranting power: Scotland. (5)A delegation to—(a)Scottish Natural H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.18 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202300385986
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

NatureScot licensing functions: EIR release

"In relation to Stewart Stevensons letter of the 23/6/2011, attached, I would like to know if SNH/NatureScot have informed Scottish Government "about any novel or contentious issues that arise in connection with the exercise of the licensing functions delegated to SNH by this letter.", that being the request of the Min...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202300390694
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bacteria found in Salmon: EIR release

You asked a series of questions relating to aquaculture which covered the subject areas of: ballan wrasse survival in salmon feedlots; preventative measures relating to disease spread from farmed salmon to wild fish; undersea lighting associated with salmon feedlots; Scottish Government funding of the salmon farming in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6(1)
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202400407818
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme applications: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: the number of applications to the Home Energy Scotland Scheme which were completed in the calendar year 2023, broken down by the type of measures carried out.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202400409829
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Tree cutting on A9 near Berriedale: EIR release

Details over the last ten years (from April 1 2013) regarding: all details of requests received for tree cutting on the south brae of Berriedale Braes extending southwards to Helmsdale. details, including costs, of actual tree pruning or felling carried out over the same period for this section of the A9 by BEAR or co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-28
Reference
FOI/202400398361
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance, compensation and resurfacing details: EIR release

How much money has been spent on central road maintenance each year from 2014 – 2024? How much money has been spent repairing potholes each year from 2018 – 2024? How many potholes have been reported each year from 2018 – 2024? How many potholes have been inspected after reporting each year from 2018 – 2024? How many p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-05-28
Reference
FOI/202400407438
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

20mph speed limits: FOI release

All briefings, notes, and analysis undertaken by Transport Scotland about the implementation of the 20mph speed limit initiative, from between August 2023 until the date of this FOI. All briefings, notes, and analysis undertaken by Transport Scotland, about deterring Scots from driving to work, including options to hel...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-27
Reference
FOI/202400394802
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the delay of A9 dualling project: EIR release

Please supply all items of information in the first briefing prepared for the minister(s) responsible for the A9 dualling project after Transport Scotland officials knew for certain in late 2022 that the 2025 date was not deliverable. This should include, where available, an explanation for this revised opinion and op...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-27
Reference
FOI/202400395137
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding draft climate change plan: EIR release

Please can you provide copies of correspondence within the Scottish Government about the delaying of the new draft climate change plan. I'd like all correspondence from the start of July 2023 to the end of December 2023. Please provide any emails, texts, whatsapp messages and any other correspondence relating to the d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-23
Reference
FOI/202400394829
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Ministers relating to presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in public buildings: EIR release

Copies of any correspondence sent to or from Scottish Government Ministers and/or Cabinet secretaries in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and/or 2022 in which there is discussion of the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in public buildings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202300375415
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence to Energy Minister that mention “oil and gas”, and/ or “fossil fuels”: EIR release

Any correspondence from members of the public to the current Energy Minister from 1/1/2020- to current which mentions “oil and gas”, and/ or “fossil fuels.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202300378270
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Offshore Training and Skills Passport development: EIR release

Copy of all agendas and meeting notes where the development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport was discussed between June 2023 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400407134
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR release

Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel power KW, Vessel Length, Gear type, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400403446
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government and Equinor meetings at COP26: EIR release

Documentation relevant to meetings held between the Scottish Government and Equinor (or their representatives, such as trade bodies) at the United Nations COP26 conference in Glasgow in 2021. This should include, but not be limited to the meeting between Kate Forbes MSP and Equinor evidenced on the lobbying register at...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400410353
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposed Flood Protection schemes in Scotland: EIR release

A list of all the proposed Flood Protection schemes in Scotland, their current status and the estimated value of these schemes, details of the funding available for these schemes and an indication which ones will be signed off by the minister in 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400392063
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA): EIR release

“Please provide any communications which relate to decision making around the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas, which was first announced in June 2023, and officially confirmed by the government in November. Please ensure all types of communications are included – including Whatsapp – and please share any at...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300387073
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Park status for the Isle of Skye, Rassay and Rona: EIR release

I am writing to ask for copies of all correspondemce between yourselves and Highland Council concerning a forthcoming application for National.Park status for the Isle of Skye, Rassay and Rona.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400395947
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Clashindarroch extension application correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all communications, in whatever format used, to include emails, letters, notes of meetings, and notes of telephone conversations, between the ECU and the Clashindarroch Extension applicants and/or their agents, from the end of March 2023 up to the present day in respect of the Clashindarroch Extension applica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400395282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Park status for Largo Bay: EIR release

Can you please provide the following information regarding applications for new National Park status. E-mails and Application Forms submitted in support of a nomination for Largo Bay and it's desire to be considered for National Park Status. ref: https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-parks-in-scotland/.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400396320
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

M74 and B7078 Diversions: EIR release

I have previously received information from you regarding the M74 north and southbound evacuation route in the event of roadworks or closure due to incident. (Ref 202300390744). You stated in your reply that the route would be the B7078 between Canderside Toll and the Wellburn junction. Can I now be provided with the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400397069
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reports in relation to administration of Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2014-16.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202300388892
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Economy and Fair Work Committee briefing documentation on Just Transition Fund: EIR release

The briefing notes that were prepared for Richard Lochhead in advance of appearance before the Economy and Fair Work Committee on 10 January 2024. The list of projects funded under the Just Transition Fund that Richard Lochhead mentioned during the committee hearing above.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400392734
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector