Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,641releases indexed
40,480attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5150 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 2 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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Planning appeal for proposed Mochrum windfarm: EIR release

You asked for two documents relating to a planning appeal for the proposed Mochrum windfarm. The documents relate to Bat Roost Sites and recorded species records of Black grouse leks and Nightjar.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100227594
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compulsory Purchase Orders: EIR release

All information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 1 of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that: (1) have been served, (2) remain extant, (that is to say have been served but are not considered complied with) (3) have been complied with...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222583
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Information relating to Transport Scotland Extent of Unit document: EIR release

A copy of the document referred to in Annex I: Transport Scotland's Extent of Unit document. I would be grateful if you could also provide the latest version if there has been any revisions since the date of the FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100224032
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Sea Fishery Funds: EIR release

1. Our original information request asked for a breakdown of funding disbursed to the different categories of vessel by gear type and length. Will Scottish Goverment be making that breakdown public? If not, I would like to submit that as an information request as per original email. 2. On related topic, will the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100223336
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding imported ova into salmon farms: EIR release

Data since 17 March 2021 relating to imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. Further, your request also asked for any information since 8 July 2020 on imported ova into salmon farms and any disease risks (since the published response to FoI202000058422 https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202000058422/) going on...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100221178
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Monitoring, management and control of PFAS: EIR release

You asked for information on how the monitoring, management and control of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is being done to protect Scotland’s population. Where are elevated concentrations/levels of PFAS present in Scotland’s environment?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-03
Reference
FOI/202100220283
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Submission made by Forth Ports Authority regarding Wardie Bay: EIR release

The text of the submission made by the Forth Ports Authority in relation to the designation of Wardie Bay as a designated bathing water.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-03
Reference
FOI/202100224304
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Tourist signage within Scotland: EIR release

If any towns, areas or villages in Scotland have brown tourist signs directing tourist to the town/village/area eg Saint Andrews, Blantyre birth place of Robert Burns, Scone, Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Aviemore etc. That is excluding signage for attractions in the areas.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100220998
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Advertising and enforcement notices for local authority: EIR release

"I respectfully request all recorded information in relation to what you may refer to as 'Crookfur Park Banners'. Between June / July 2021 your officers dealt with an enquiry regarding alleged advertising and 'enforcement' notices issued by East Renfrewshire Council. I am interested, not solely restricted to, recorded ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-28
Reference
FOI/202100224101
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Breakdown of felling licences: EIR release

1. Number of felling licences waiting approval for more than 2 months from date of application. 2. Average length of time to approve felling licence over the last 6 months of 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-07-27
Reference
FOI202100223004
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses: EIR release

A copy of all Scottish Government internal communications containing mention of the subject of closed-circuit television in slaughterhouses from 1/1/19 to 31/12/21. As the closing date cited in your request parameters has not been reached, the closing date for your request has been taken to be the date on which your r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-26
Reference
FOI/202100208232
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding dualling programmes for the A9 and A96 roads: EIR release

1. Copies of all correspondence from March, April and May 2021, sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, in which there is discussion of the timetable and funding arrangements for the dualling programmes for the A9 and A96 roads.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-23
Reference
FOI/202100216548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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