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

Cleaner fish movements to aquaculture facilities: EIR release

In January, I received data from the Marine Directorate on cleaner fish transfers to fish farms relating to the period 2020 to end 2024, obtained by inspections between 2 October 2025 to 1 January 2026 (EIR 202600500241). Please provide the data from inspections from 2 January to 1 April 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513492
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling Peat Management Plan: EIR release

A copy of the Peat Management Plan, associated design details and SEPA consultation, relating to the Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling, as referenced in your article published on 25th September 2025: Peat plans target environmental gains on A9 Dualling (https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/peat-plans-target-environmental-gains...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514569
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Housing shortages, targets and delays in delivery information: EIR release

1) Internal communications, briefing notes or guidance relating to how housing shortages, housing targets, or delays in delivery should be presented or communicated publicly. 2) Any records discussing media handling, messaging, or reputational risks relating to housing supply or development delays. From the period 1 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600511694
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency information: EIR release

Many thanks for the information shared in response to our information request last year. Please could I additionally request the remaining data through to the end of 2025? Please could I also confirm how I should interpret "marine" and "coastal" infringement records? Finally, please could I check that these records ...

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

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600513697
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Schedule of Works for North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme: EIR release

An application for grant funding has been made this year for the North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme (21FGS56103). This application will have generated a 'Schedule of Works' for this scheme, showing a breakdown of the costs and total payment commitments for the scheme. Please could you provide this schedule of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600514738
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland A82 safety inspection reports: EIR release

Hi there I wish to request the maintenance logs for the a92 between bridge of orchy hotel and the kings house hotel please 3 words area guessing.sparrows.mingles

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600514999
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Copies of documents held by the Scottish Government that include the phrase “inframarginal rent”: EIR release

For the period 1st May 2021 - date, how many documents stored in the eRDM systems of the Chief Economist, Constitution, Offshore Wind, or Energy and Climate Change Directorates include the phrase “inframarginal rent”? Please provide each such document.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600513670
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence regarding housing Developments: EIR release

...following for the period 1 January 2023 to the present: 1. A list of meetings (including virtual meetings) between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers or officials and community groups, campaign groups or resident associations where housing developments or proposed developments were discussed. 2. For e...

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

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600511697
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Housing development information: EIR release

For the period 1 January 2023 to the present, please provide: 1. A list of housing developments of 100 units or more which the Scottish Government has identified as delayed, stalled or not progressing as expected. 2. Copies of any correspondence (including emails, briefing notes or meeting summaries) involving Minist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.10(5) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600511683
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Crossford, Fife planning application: EIR release

You asked for all recorded information held by the Scottish Government, from 1 February 2026 to the date of your searches, concerning any contact, approach, referral, correspondence, or internal handling arising from contact by Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP or her office in relation to: (i) the BDW (Sycamore) Crossford, ...

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

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600513590
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Marine applications for subsea marine cables correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence in respect of marine applications for subsea marine cables, making landfall, at the substation at Ardmore, Waternish, Isle of Skye including, 1. existing licenses granted (utilised or dormant), 2. expressions of interest, 3. new routes in discussion, 4. discounted routes, 5. current applications...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600508259
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Carbon emission queries: EIR release

Scottish Forestry claims on its website (this year in 2026) that ‘7.5million tonnes of CO2 was absorbed in our forests – 14% of Scotland’s total emissions each year’. Scottish Forestry do not provide a source or sources for this information. It is also understood Mairi McAllan (the former environment minister) made the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.11(2) s.11 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600511827
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Midlothian Council’s application to the Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund information: FOI release

Zero Waste Scotland awarded Midlothian Council a grant of £2,322,042 from the Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund for the project described as "Transition to twin-stream collection service and reduced frequency of residual waste for kerbside and communal properties." The grant was accepted by Midlothian Co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600512652
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Planning guidance on Battery Energy Storage Systems: EIR release

Information about the recently published Scottish Government planning guidance publication on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): Battery Energy Storage Systems: planning guidance - gov.scot.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-15
Reference: FOI/202600513062
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR release

1). The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) version 3.0 (January 2026) provides links to a document titled ‘Soil Carbon and the Woodland Carbon Code’ (Vicky West, 14 July 2011, 10 pages). This document claims on page 5 that: Research recognises that there can be initial losses to soil carbon on organomineral soils, but that de...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.10(5) s.6(1) s.11 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: EIR/202600513712
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wind turbine information and the impact of artificial intelligence on energy usage: EIR release

I would like to know how many wind turbines in Scotland will need to be decommissioned in the next 10 years. I would like to know how many wind turbines are currently running in Scotland that cannot currently be recycled. I would like to know is AI having an impact on the amount of energy that we will need to keep pr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: EIR/202600505205
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Recycling Improvement Fund - Midlothian Council grant assessment: EIR release

“The Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund awarded Midlothian Council £2,322,042 for the project described as "Transition to twin-stream collection service and reduced frequency of residual waste for kerbside and communal properties." This was accepted by Midlothian Council at its full Council meeting on 19 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: FOI/202600512764
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour purchase costs: EIR release

You asked for the following information regarding the recent acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) on behalf of the Scottish Ministers: 1. The total purchase price paid to the Peel Ports Group (or any associated subsidiary) for the harbour assets. 2. A breakdown of any addition...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600512471
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Greyhound race track query: EIR release

1. How many greyhound racing tracks are currently operating in Scotland? 2. How many greyhound races have been held in Scotland since one year ago from today's date? 3. How many greyhounds have been injured during the above timescale?

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

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600504318
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Queries regarding Queen Elizabeth University Hospital cladding and associated costs: EIR release

How much of the flammable cladding has been removed from the hospital [QEUH], how much has it cost and how much of the 97.1 million given to Scotland for the removal of flammable cladding remains? Has the removal started on any other buildings or any completed that have been identified as having this cladding?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.4 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600505647
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ministerial representation at Scotland’s Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Technologies programme at Expo Osaka in Japan: EIR release

1. When was the Scottish Government first approached regarding Ministerial attendance atScotland’s Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Technologies programme at Expo Osaka in Japan in September 2025? 2. When was the Scottish Government first approached regarding Gillian Martin’s specific attendance at Scotland’s Offshore W...

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

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600502985
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, International, Public sector

Transmission charges in an independent Scotland query: EIR release

Speaking at FMQs on 22nd January 2026, John Swinney said this: “Emma Roddick raises significant concerns about the West of Orkney wind farm that have been raised by the developer. It is a development that would bring enormous benefit to the people of Scotland, but it is being put in jeopardy because of the disproporti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600503474
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Energy, Topics

Climate change policy package: EIR release

You asked for 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 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512906
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour details: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the acquisition of Ardrossan harbour from Peel Ports: 1. All documents relating to the Accountable Officer’s consideration of value for money in respect of the project, including any assessments, briefings or internal analysis. 2. All correspondence, briefings an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512299
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Development of the new Lenzie Academy information: EIR release

A Proposal of Application Notice (TP/ED/25/0313 | has been submitted by Stantec on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) to EDC intimating an intention to submit a planning application for a major development (New Lenzie Academy) on Whitegates Park Kirkintilloch/Lenzie ,a protected neighbourhood park in terms of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202500499163
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector