Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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8,507 matching releases

Correspondence with UK Government Home Office regarding the deportation of foreign criminals: FOI release

“A copy of all correspondence between the Justice Directorate and the UK Government Home Office on the subject of the deportation of foreign criminals currently in custody in Scottish Prison system.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3(2) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500487325
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

UK Government documentation about GB Energy: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government, as well as minutes/notes from meetings and briefings prepared, about GB Energy from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2026-11-03
Reference
EIR/202600523119
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister attending the Women's Scottish Cup Final: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney attending the Women's Scottish Cup Final on May 25, between April 25 2026 and June 10 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-03
Reference
FOI/202600527567
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Public Spending on First Minister’s World Cup Travel: FOI release

You asked for a full, transparent accounting of every penny of public money spent on this trip — flights, hotels, hospitality, staff costs, and any other associated expenses and the benefits of this expense.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1)
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600524700
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Island Business Resilience Fund information: EIR release

1. Confirmation of whether the £10 million Island Business Resilience Fund has been formally established. 2. If established, the date of approval and the responsible directorate or unit. 3. If not yet established, all documentation (including emails, briefing papers, and ministerial submissions) relating to the devel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.10(4) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
EIR/202600522560
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Farming and rural, Public sector

Documentation about the UK rejoining Erasmus: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK rejoining Erasmus, between December 1 2025 and December 31 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.3(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600522780
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Briefings provided by Special Advisers or Scottish Government officials to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice: FOI release

A list of meetings and engagements (including telephone calls) held by either the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or First Minister between 16 May 2026 and 19 May 2026 (inclusive). Any briefings provided by Special Advisers or Scottish Government officials to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice (or any other Government Mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600522753
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Briefings provided by the Chief Constable to the Scottish Government: FOI release

Briefings provided by the Chief Constable to the Scottish Government between 1 May 2026 and 19 May 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600522689
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex: EIR release

1) How many times have Scottish Government Ministers met with representatives of ExxonMobil to discuss Mossmorran Industrial Complex in the last 3 years. 2) In relation to (1), if meetings occurred, please confirm which Ministers were involved, who else attended the meetings, the date of the meetings, and any minutes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 171 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.13(1) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
EIR/202500494405
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Higher Education and Dundee University: FOI release

All correspondence between Higher Education Minister Ben Macpherson and Dundee University from January 2026 onwards. This should include any official documents, memos, emails, minutes or notes from meetings, along with any other relevant correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600522620
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Green Data Centre guidance: FOI release

Confirmation of what team or working group within the Scottish Government is currently tasked with producing the guidance on what factors are prevalent in a ‘green’ data centre; If a specific working group or team exists, detail of current membership, meeting dates, agendas and meeting notes since the establishment of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600522764
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government "How we manage attendance" project communications: FOI release

Every email sent and received by the project lead of "how we manage attendance" during April 2026 which relates to Director Annabel Turpies project reviewing how the Scottish Government works.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-11-02
Reference
FOI/202600522650
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cladding Remediation Programme information: EIR release

1. The list of properties that have undergone a Single Building Assessment and are on a defined remediation pathway? 2. How many of these properties have secured funding for remediation? 3. How many properties have had remediation completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(5) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
EIR/202600522332
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Documentation regarding the former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Peter Murrell's court case, between February 1 2026 and the date of this FOI?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600518060
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's Boston trip: FOI release

1. The full costs of John Swinney’s trip to the World Cup, including the expenses and costs of his entire entourage, broken down by what the money was spent on, I,e hotels, travel etc? 2. What hotels did Swinney and those who accompanied him stay in?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600523827
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health communications regarding mycare.scot: FOI release

All communication to and from Neil Gray between January 2026 and June 12 2026 about mycare.scot / Scotland's NHS digital front door/ an NHS app.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600522451
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government vehicle fleet information: FOI release

Information regarding vehicles currently owned, leased, or operated by the Scottish Government. For each vehicle, I would be grateful if you could provide the following details: Make and model Colour First registration date with the DVLA MOT issue date or expiry date Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM) If possible, plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600526707
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's trip to Boston: FOI release

You asked for information about the First Minister's trip to Boston: 1. From the date of departure to returning to Scotland, how many days was this trip: 2. Other then yourself, who attended and what were their roles; 3. Where did you and the others on the trip stay, eg. Hotels, guesthouses, airbnb etc. And please p...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4 s.9 s.27(1)
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600522584
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Salmon Interactions Working Group correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600513847 Copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July 2018 to 30 June 2020. Your request for EIR review (202600516868) I asked for “copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
EIR/202600516868
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with Our Union Street and True North: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide any correspondence between any of its ministers or officials and representatives of either Our Union Street or the public relations firm, True North, since the start of 2026. This should include, but not be limited to, emails, memos, letters, text messages, and messages on ap...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600522510
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

First Minister communications regarding MyCare.scot and the digital front door of the Scottish NHS: FOI release

Under FOI legislation please provide me with all communication from John Swinney about MyCare.scot and/ or the digital front door of the Scottish NHS between January 1 2026 and June 12 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600522446
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) - Elmwood campus golf course correspondence: FOI release

I am making this request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). If any information requested is considered not to be environmental information, please treat that part of the request as a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I am seeking information rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600522417
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information on West Lothian Council's application regarding the Education (Scotland) Act 1980: FOI release

I refer to the Court of Session judgment in DE and FG v West Lothian Council, CSOH 52, in which Lady Poole records that West Lothian Council applied to Scottish Ministers on 3 February 2026 under section 133(4) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 seeking modification of Regulation 15 of the School Premises (General Re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.13 s.15 s.19 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-28
Reference
FOI/202600522133
Directorate
Education Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector