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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3,481 matching releases

Correspondence relating to windfarms and wind energy: EIR release

1. Could you please provide all correspondence that has been exchanged between the Scottish Government and Historic Environment Scotland in relation to windfarms and wind energy. 2. Could I request that this covers the time period January 2019 to the present date (May 27, 2021). Clarification was requested from you du...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-20
Reference
FOI/202100207604
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Data held on the Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit programme: EIR release

Copies of all data held by Transport Scotland on the performance of buses retrofitted under the Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit programme, covering the period January 2019 to April 2021. Specifically, for each retrofitted vehicle please ensure the information provided clearly details the maximum exhaust temperatures; ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100200788
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry forest grant scheme applications: EIR release

Copies of the full forest grant scheme applications for the following sites: Doughty Hill reference 19FGS42383; Doughty Hill Phase 2 reference 20FGS52865; Daljedburgh Woodland Creation reference 20FGS46663; Dates on which officers of Scottish Forestry have visited these sites.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212978
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total cost of pavement works at Ninemileburn crossroads: EIR release

I have been directed by Bear Scotland to refer by request about the cost of works from yourselves Under the Freedom of Information Act to the pavement at Ninemileburn crossroads on the A702 currently completing.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100218094
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of animal welfare complaints: EIR release

1. How many welfare complaints did you receive in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets; and, c. Welfare during transport? d. Welfare at a border post? 2. How many welfare complaints did you investigate in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets;...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.24 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(4)
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100216412
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters: EIR release

I would like to know the figures for the last three years (2018 - 2020) on charges, fines, and prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters. I would like this information broken down by nationality (UK, EU, 3rd country) and the overall value of any fines (if possible)." which you subsequently clarified as - FPNs issued ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100205187
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Land transfer of Crown Estate: EIR release

1. Please provide a list in Excel spreadsheet form of the land transferred from the Crown Estate to the Scottish Government. Please include the information like the address, coordinates, estimated financial value, land use and size (hectares/acres, etc.) 2. Please provide a list of the land transferred from the Crown E...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.39(2) s.90B s.36 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-01
Reference
FOI/202100208686
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, North Uist from August 2018: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles in North Uist since 7 August 2018. This was to include information on disposal of mortalities, correspondence with European Commission, any other documents and information relating to the derogation, including copies of any correspondence and emails discussions relating to the October ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100207142
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inquiries under the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act since 1998: EIR release

Access to the reports of any inspector appointed by the Scottish Ministers to carry out an inquiry under Schedule 1 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 since 1998. I would also like any information concerning the decision of the Scottish Ministers whether to grant or refuse an application under the Sea Fisheries ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100205486
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Suckler Beef Climate Scheme: EIR release

All correspondence between Liz Ditchburn, Director-General Economy, and/or her directorate, and Fergus Ewing, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, and/or his private office relating to the Suckler Beef Climate Scheme during the month of March 2021. This should include the accountable officer's assessme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-25
Reference
FOI/202100199649
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Farming and Food Production Future Policy Group report: EIR release

A copy of the latest draft of the [Farming and Food Production – Future Policy Group (FFP-FPG)] report (prepared after 7 November 2020) in electronic format.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-24
Reference
FOI/202100198676
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Marker posts locations on trunk roads and motorways: EIR release

"The location of all the marker posts on your network, along with coordinates as to their physical location, that are on your trunk roads and motorways."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100211684
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of traffic on A78: EIR release

1. Which is the most recent report/s completed on the level of traffic on the A78? How can I access it/them online? 2. When was the study leading to that/those report undertaken? How can I access that/those online? 3. How were the decisions on any traffic control measures taken, by whom and when? Can I access the meeti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100197406
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of diversions and closures of A720 using B701: EIR release

I am seeking details of closures or diversions of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass that have used the B701 through Colinton Village in the last ten full calendar years (2010-2020) and during 2021 so far. 1. Planned Closures (i.e. diversions): The number, duration, reason for and time of day of (e.g. morning, afternoon, n...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(5) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100199971
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ferry services: EIR release

“From October 1st 2020 to current day correspondence , emails, reports or papers about ferry services from Oban, Mallaig, Uig & Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides , Coll, Tiree, Mull, Colonsay , Arran & Islay between Transport Scotland, local MPs, MSPs and Councillors.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100197763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fishing sightings data for 2019 and 2020: EIR release

I wonder if you could provide us this sighting data but for the past years, 2019 and 2020. We would be interested in getting the data with the following parameters: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle If you could also provide some metadata about this dataset.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100204681
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of razor clam fishery from February 2017 to date: EIR release

The following information relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to date [28 April 2021]: 1. Total landings & values (by creek where possible). 2. Number of days fished. 3. REM data sufficient to provide a footprint of the fishery. 4. Any information that indicates any changes in Landings per Ef...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100198357
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor clam fishery data from February 2017 to April 2021: EIR release

All data collected, research undertaken, and findings published by (or on behalf of) Marine Scotland Science relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to 29 April 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100198334
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 emergency roadworks at junction 16 and 17: EIR release

With regard to the “Emergency Works: M8 J16 - J17 Woodside Viaducts” you asked "to register both a complaint and an FOI request. The knock-on effect these works are creating is significant, there are substantial traffic jams at all times now in this area. I would like under the FOI Act the following: 1. All RAMS for th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100197563
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Discussion held between Sarah-Jane Laing and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy: EIR review

I would like to see all correspondence relating to conversations or meetings between ministers or civil servants of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform directorate with representatives of Scottish Land and Estates Ltd, in the year 2020. I am particularly interested in correspondence between that organisatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.16(3) s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100194532 review of 202000109289
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Planning permission appeal PPA-350-2036, land at Haddockston House Estate: EIR release

“I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information concerning the Planning Permission Appeal PPA-350-2036: Land at Haddockston House Estate, West Glen Road, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6 7GU – Renfrewshire Council Planning Authority Ref: 20/0102/PP "Formation of Commercial ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100198585
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Forestry investigation into possible illegal tree felling: EIR release

All available material in relation to the above investigation including reports submitted outlining result of investigations conducted, all reports concerning the designation of the land, all emails held by you pertaining to the investigation, all officer’s notes pertaining to the investigation and all photographs take...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100191068
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road repair history of M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: EIR release

In relation to the M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: "1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100197945
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning permission details regarding alterations to waste recycling facility: EIR release

Regarding the appeal case PPA-260-2055, 865 South Street, Glasgow, the release of the following information relating to the proposal for the period between 20/01/17 and 24/03/21: (a) all internal communications between Scottish Government officials (b) all communications between officials and Scottish Ministers; (c) al...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100189524
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Funding provided to Dawnfresh: EIR release

1. Full details of any applications made by, and grants or funding provided to, Dawnfresh from the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund. 2. Full details of any other funding from Scottish Government sources provided to Dawnfresh over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100184872
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector