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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8,386 matching releases

Scottish Government Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) paper: EIR release

The Scottish Government Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS) funded a paper with the title: 'Transformative land use change towards net zero: balancing emissions through woodland expansion and livestock reduction in Scotland' This paper was published in Science of the Total Environ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600505862
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Kintore-Tealing 400kV OHL Connection objections: EIR release

“Please can you tell me the number of objections received by the Scottish Government's ECU unit relating to proposals for the Kintore-Tealing 400kV OHL Connection. Please can this be broken down by individual objections and organisation objections. Please can you also advise me when a determination on the plans is expe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600506154
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Beauly - Peterhead overhead line: EIR release

Please can you tell me the number of objections received by the Scottish Government's ECU unit relating to proposals for the Beauly - Peterhead 400kV OHL. Please can this be broken down by individual objections and organisation objections. Please can you also advise me when a determination on the plans is expected to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600506155
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Minutes related to meeting about infection-related deaths at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI Review

Original request 202600510226 Any, and all, notes, minutes, or transcriptions taken related to the online meeting involving the First Minister John Swinney and families affected by infection-related deaths at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, on Thursday, 5 March 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600514137 Review of 202600510226
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Factual updates provided by Lord Advocate in relation to high profile and sensitive court cases: FOI release

In relation to the Lord Advocate, she said in Parliament last week that: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-inparliament/meeting-of-parliament-18-02-2026?meeting=20080&iob=206486 "but I am happy to share, following on from this evening, information in relation to i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.26 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600508216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding maintenance works on the A737: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding the ongoing maintenance works on the A737, specifically the section currently reduced to one lane in advance of the airport off-ramp. Please provide the follo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.4 s.5 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515535
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stripe Communications procurement documents: FOI release

Please can you provide the successful pitch from Stripe Communications for the procurement of reference number JUL360697 which commenced on 21.6.19. Please also provide the notification from yourselves to the successful bidder.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600515117
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Marine Directorate persistent elevated mortality framework in salmon farming: EIR release

I am requesting the information below to support an independent, reproducible public-data analysis of the persistent elevated mortality framework. I am not seeking confidential producer records beyond what is necessary to understand the methodology and public-data screening outputs. For the Marine Directorate's persis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.6 s.10(4) s.13 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-16
Reference: FOI/202600515523
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister and First Minister's visit to Prestwick Airport: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis, from/about Kate Forbes and John Swinney's visit to Prestwick Airport on March 20/21, between 15 February 2026 and 31 March 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-16
Reference: FOI/202600515214
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Contract Award Letters and Documentation for specific projects: FOI release

I am seeking to request the following information through Freedom of Information laws. Please can you provide the successful pitch from 3X1 Group for the procurement of reference number FEB550128 which commenced on 1.3.26. Please can you provide the successful pitch from 3X1 Group for the procurement of reference num...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515115
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Communications between Director-General Strategy & External Affairs and Director for Culture & External Affairs regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

All contact including but not limited to emails, whatsapp and teams between Director-General Strategy and External Affairs Shona Reich and Director for Culture and External Affairs Kenneth Hogg from January 2026 which relates to Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600514561
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to the Deputy First Minister's visit to Canada in October 2025: 1. A full itinerary for the trip, including the names of all businesses, banks, asset management firms, and institutional investors met with during roundtables or individual sessions. 2. Any briefing notes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600515422
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of appeals under Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR release

In a letter to the Scottish Government on 12 March 2025, Salmon Scotland said that fish farms would be appealing against variation notices imposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) under the Sea Lice Risk Framework. I subsequently reported that 210 appeals had been lodged. Please could the Scottish ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600510420
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pupil violence and aggression in Scotland's schools: FOI release

Copies of correspondence sent by members of the public to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills between April 1, 2022 and April 1, 2026, in which there is discussion of pupil violence and aggression in Scotland's schools. Any data on the volume of correspondence received by the Cabinet Secretary for Education...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: FOI/202600514890
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3) information: EIR release

1. Copies of the applicant eligibility and application scoring criteria and/or evaluation matrices, and all guidance and other documentation referred to and applied by the decision maker(s) when assessing and determining: a. the eligibility of the applicants; b. what the “minimum scoring thresholds” were and how they...

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

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600514970
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

CAP Payment shape filtered data: FOI release

With reference to the data for 2024 published here CAP Payments Search, Defra, UK, please can you supply a copy of the data on the SGRPID tab modified as follows? - filtered to include beneficiaries wholly or partly (please differentiate) within the catchment of the River Ericht in Tayside (as defined by the attached ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 77 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600515159
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Documentation regarding compliance with the Equality Act 2010: FOI release

You asked for what guidance, advice or other information we have given to the Scottish Children Reporter's Administration (SCRA) to ensure that the organisation is compliant with the Equality Act 2010.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600515741
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of searches undertaken in relation to WhatsApp messages linked to previous correspondence: FOI release

In response to FOI reference: FOI/202600507146, please provide me with any details of the searches undertaken by FOI Officers, Ministers, or officials in relation to WhatsApp messages linked to the original request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600515091
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Law Society of Scotland documentation: FOI release

All documents, meetings, communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and the Scottish Government from January 2024 to the date of this FOI request. I have interpreted this to mean that you are requesting direct “correspondence, notes, records, minutes of meetings between the Mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514520
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Documentation held by Director-General Corporate about Director of Marine's project: FOI release

I beleive I can request access to all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal) by General Director Miriam Craven, briefings and analysis, about Director Annabel Turpie's project reviewing how the Scottish Government works...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600515062
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average cost of electricity generation in Scotland: EIR release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202600512110 The above referenced response includes this excerpt from a document dated 11th March 2024: “Current GB wholesale electricity market arrangements mean the single price of electricity in GB (and therefore Scotland) is primarily determined by ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: EIR/202600514981
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence which mentions King Charles: 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, which mentions King Charles, limited to the first ministers office and external affairs/constitution office between February 15 2026 a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.41 s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514691
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Auditor General’s report of Historic Environment Scotland (HES): FOI release

Any submissions or notes or briefings or emails or letters sent to Scott Gov ministers which mentioned Audit Scotland's The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514713
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) audit correspondence: FOI release

Any and all information - including analysis and assessment of - held by Culture and Historic Environment Division regarding Audit Scotland's The 2024/25 audit of Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: FOI/202600514710
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) funding: FOI release

All recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the decision to provide (or pledge) £400,000 in support of a Scottish football fan's charity fundraising effort, specifically the initiative involving Craig Ferguson’s walk across the United States (often referred to as the “Tartan Trek”) to raise fun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-13
Reference: FOI/202600521515
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector