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

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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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3,481 matching releases

Correspondence regarding compliance of ADD's: EIR release

I would be grateful for any further news of the Compliance Plan being prepared by Marine Scotland Compliance regarding the use of ADDs and other predator control methods within the finfish industry. Please provide a copy of that Plan. Please also provide full details, including the returns made by operators, of the su...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100248102
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to CCS, CCUS and COP26: EIR release

Correspondence and/or minutes of meetings with stakeholders in which the topics of hydrogen and/or carbon capture and storage (CCS) or carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) were discussed in relation to COP26, since 1 January 2021. You later provided a clarification that this can be taken to mean Ministerial-l...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-24
Reference
FOI/202100239061
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communication concerning mountain hares’ current and future legal status: EIR release

1. Any electronic, written, or other correspondence from or between the Scottish Government directorates, between August 2020 and August 2021, concerning mountain hare's current and future legal status. This should include (but not be limited to) electronic, written, or other correspondence concerning mountain hares' c...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244500
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dark lamp inspection of M8/A737: EIR release

The most recent fortnightly dark lamp inspection of M8/A737 from junction 29 to junction 28. This includes all on/off slips from junction 29 ,on and off A737 slips from the St James Roundabout that are part of the trunk road network.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100250404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of road accidents on M80 westbound: EIR release

You asked for regarding the number of road accidents on this section of the motorway. The section of the road being the M80 westbound towards Glasgow, specifically between the Haggs and Castlecary junctions, just east of Wardpark. You clarified on 7 October the timescale for the request is 1 January 2018 and the presen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243690
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Archway Woods: EIR release

Copies of all the documentation and email trails regarding Archway Woods, Gartmore, and what led to them being felled and the subsequent community involvement.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100247856
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR release

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.14(1) s.10(4) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242248
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to A9 and A99: EIR release

I am requesting the following information regarding the A9 road stretching from Wick (Caithness) to Inverness. I would like this information to date back to 2015, if this is possible. 1. How many accidents has there been? Including serious/fatal. 2. How many road users (if possible) use this stretch of road? If there ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100241229
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents on Scottish trunk roads from 2017 to 2021: EIR release

1. How many fatalities due to road crashes have been recorded on trunk roads operated by Transport Scotland in 2021? 2. Breakdown of where these fatalities took place, and when they took place? 3. How many serious crashes were recorded on trunk roads operated by Transport Scotland in 2021? 4. Breakdown of where the ser...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100243298
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A92 routine inspection report from October 2020 – October 2021: EIR release

Can you please forward the weekly traffic island reports carried out by BEAR, last island in Broughty Ferry Road as it joins Greendykes Road and the first island in Greendykes Road, Dundee. You clarified the dates for this search as 1 October 2020 – 4 October 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scotland Maldives partnership information: EIR release

“Information relating to the Scotland-Maldives partnership, first announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in 2009. Is the partnership still in effect? If not, when did it end and why? If so, what work is under way? What work was concluded as part of the partnership? How much money was spent linked to the partne...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI-202100243709
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) information: EIR release

“I am told that there are 63 outstanding applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in relation to the AWPR which are sisted pending further negotiations. 1a. I am trying to find out what the quantum of the claims in relation to these 63 outstanding applications is. 1b. I am also trying to find out how many of the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1A s.1B s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100231022
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The James Hutton Institute report on the impact of sewage sludge: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100219910 My request relates to a report on the human health and environmental impacts of the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land. I understand that the report was commissioned by the Scottish Government in 2016/2017 following the 2016 Sludge Review. I understand that the report was w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.27(1) s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100243526 review of 202100219910
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road collisions on A90 Laurencekirk junction: EIR release

Please could you tell me in the last three years, how many road traffic collisions have there been on the A90 at Laurencekirk resulting in injuries and deaths. You clarified on 8 October the location of the request is 5 miles north and south of the Laurencekirk junction

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100241331
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total cost incurred by Architecture and Design Scotland: EIR release

Total costs incurred by Architecture and Design Scotland from 2014 to present; and a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretaries from 2014 to present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100242148
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Traffic collisions on A96: EIR release

Could you please tell me the number of road traffic collisions on the A96 in the last three years please. Can this be broken down to: 1 - Between Aberdeen and Huntly 2 - Between Huntly and Inverness

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100241306
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of A9 traffic flow: EIR release

You asked – ‘Is it possible to have some info on traffic that use the A9 annually, irrespective of type or class of vehicle’ You clarified on 14 September that you required the number or types of vehicles that currently use, or will use the trunk road A9 in the future.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-05
Reference
FOI/202100238854
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme: EIR release

In relation to the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme, “1) How much has Transport Scotland spent on this project so far in total? 2) Please break down the total cost by what Transport Scotland has spent money on in general terms: ie, public consultation, the design process, surveying, etc. 3) Please tell...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100241329
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 River Dee bridge noise survey: EIR release

I write to you because I have received several complaints from residents regarding the noise from the AWPR in Milltimber and in particular the noise of traffic crossing the expansion joints on the A90 River Dee bridge. I have been advised that a noise survey pertaining to these joints was conducted last year and I woul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100241262
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Due diligence of Glasgow Prestwick Airport: EIR release

It would be great if we could get the due diligence on the discussions regarding the plans to turn Prestwick from a passenger airport to a cargo airport? Which considered closing down one of the runways and the reasons why it was rejected and Prestwick was to be sold and the financial aspects around all this? And why I...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100230803
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) information: EIR release

Your request made reference to a positive test result for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) virus recently identified through the Scottish Government’s Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance programme, from sample taken from a fish farm site in Scotland. This surveillance confirmed the presence of a non-pathogenic strain of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100234467
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Supplier application for A90/A96 Haudagain improvement: EIR release

I would be most grateful if you would provide, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), details in respect to the contract below. This is to help facilitate market research into those companies that have not been successful in securing this public sector contract. Please would you also acknowledge receipt of this F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100240871
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Original drawings of Connel Bridge: EIR release

Any of the original drawings relevant to the bridge (or point me to a body that might have this information if its not something you possess?) I am particularly after any drawings from when the bridge had shared road and rail use, however any construction/arrangement drawings will be of use.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100229149
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fatalities on A9, A90, A82 and A92: EIR release

you kindly provided me with the 2019 fatality statistics for the following roads covered by average speed cameras: A9 Keir Roundabout to Longman Roundabout A90 Average Speed Camera Section (William Fitzgerard Way Roundabout, Dundee to Auchenblae Road, Stonehaven) And also, for comparison purposes, for the following a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding snow gates: EIR release

I am looking to establish when we might experience weather conditions which disrupt road travel on a particular route. The route can be found here and I’ve pasted an image below too. Its Dundonnell to Glasgow (A832, A835, A9, M9, M80). I’m particularly interested in the route between Dundonnell and Inverness, where I e...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100225501
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport