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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Outline cost estimates for the Borders Railway: EIR release

The outline cost estimates for the Borders Railway and any data on the social economic impact of reopening the line.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000050758
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings and communications with Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd and representatives: EIR release

Letters received from, and any correspondence, meetings, communications and discussions between Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd and it's representatives, including James Martin Shields (also known as Seamus Shields) and the Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers from 2017 to the date of this FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000046711
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Calmac Ferries Ltd Ar Turas project business case: FOI release

Please can you provide a copy of the business case for the Calmac Ferries Ltd Ar Turas project for the procurement of ferry booking and ticketing software. Please can you confirm the status of the business case? Has the funding been approved and granted? If so, what is the value of the funding? Is the funding being han...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33 s.33(1) s.70
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000049924
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Resumption or Commencement of Children’s Panel Hearings: FOI release

"Details of all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, documents or otherwise) between Scottish Ministers, including the First Minister, and the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration in the calendar year 2020, regarding the resumption or commencement of children’s panel hearings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000046979
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Hate Crime & Public Order (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Any written records which contain or record discussions by Ministers or Civil Servants, of the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill in relation to, or in comparison with, the now repealed, Offensive Behaviour and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act, 2012.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000046860
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Douglas Oakervee review of HS2: EIR release

According to the Greengauge 21 document 'High-Speed Rail and Scotland' [May 2020( https://www.rail-leaders.com/wp-content/uploads/High-Speed-Rail-and-Scotland.pdf ) Transport Scotland made a submission to the Douglas Oakervee review of HS2, and this included proposals for new rail lines south of Glasgow, represented as...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.10(5) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000046027
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cornavirus outbreak: FOI release

1. What actions did the Scottish Government take following this publication? 2. What Government correspondence has the Cabinet Secretary for Health had regarding Coronavirus since the start of 2020 which specifically mentions World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines? 3. What Correspondence has the First Minister had ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000028830
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Loganair contracts or agreements due to COVID-19: FOI release

1. Details of any contracts or agreements in place between the Scottish Government and airline service provider “Loganair” - particularly any alterations/amendments/reviews in light of the COVID 19 situation from Feb 2020 onwards, as well as associated correspondence (recent, from Jan 1st 2020). 2. Any communications o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.31(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000045020
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

First Minister overseas meetings with EU officials: FOI release

The records of the First Minister's overseas meetings with EU officials from May 2016 to December 2019. The records should include what was discussed. Not just dates and names.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-23
Reference
FOI/202000043369
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Justice Minister communications with Orange Order and Police Scotland: FOI release

In the period between 1 March 2020 and 21 June 2020: Any minutes or notes kept of meetings or calls between the Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf and any representative of the Orange Order and/or Jim McHarg. Any written documents, such as a briefing, prepared for the Justice Secretary relating to any meetings/calls he has...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.35 s.38(1) s.35(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000049857
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Coronavirus Financial Relief for Sporting Businesses: FOI release

To ask the Scottish Government what the reasoning is behind the exclusion of businesses operating on ‘shootings’, ‘deer forests’ and ‘game larders’ from the small business support grant. To ask the Scottish Government what the reasoning is behind the decision to not give sporting businesses a 100% sporting rates relief...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38
Published
2020-07-20
Reference
FOI/202000026101
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Records of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations: FOI release

Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Scottish Government ministers, whether proved or disproved. Please limit to the time period 3 May 2007 to present. · Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Director-Generals or Directors, whether proved or disproved. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000018100
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between Kevin Stewart and/or any special advisers who work alongside the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning and the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) between 1st March 2020 and 1st June 2020. This should include minutes, agendas or notes (including handwritten notes) of any mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000043559
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Discussions regarding the planning permission for Granton harbour: EIR Review

“All documents, notes, notes of discussions, diary entries, minutes and emails whether held electronically or otherwise in respect of any discussions between the Scottish Ministers and City of Edinburgh Council between July 1st 2019 and 30th April 2020 in respect of the agreement of the Scottish Ministers not to defend...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-08
Reference
FOI/202000047256
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish universities’ financial difficulties due COVID-19: FOI release

1. "All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters) between the Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, Richard Lochhead MSP, and Scottish universities on the subject of financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 crisis. I would like this in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-07
Reference
FOI/202000040953
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Small Business Bonus Scheme or Relief self-catering business exclusion: FOI release

Documents/minutes relating to the Scottish Government's decision to exclude self-catering businesses from the scheme for £10,000 grants for small businesses in receipt of the Small Business Bonus Scheme or Rural Relief being offered as part of the Covid 19 crisis.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-06
Reference
FOI/202000022930
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Agency agreements with the DWP for disability benefits (PIP, DLA, AA): FOI release

The agency agreements with the DWP for disability benefits (PIP, DLA, AA)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.29 s.34(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000040123
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 crisis correspondence between SAAS and Scottish Funding Council (SFC): FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters) between SAAS and the SFC on the issue of the COVID-19 crisis from 30 March 2020 to the 20 May 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-01
Reference
FOI/202000041546
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings: FOI release

All the minutes of the Scottish Government Resilience Room meetings held in February and March 2020. In addition I would like to have lists of all those who attended those meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 20 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000036336
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Publication of exam analysis - correspondence and drafts: FOI review

All communications between Ministers, Special Advisers and communication staff regarding the publication of exam analysis by the Scottish Government (see here: https://news.gov.scot/news/publication-of-exam-analysis ) Any drafts of pages 1-3 of the exam analysis (see here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/examresults-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000024838
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Coul Links development: EIR release

Copies of all information (including but not limited to the information contained in every report, correspondence including text messages, letters and emails (both internal and external and including attachments), meeting agendas and minutes, memos and telephone notes) held by the Scottish Government and which relates ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000029544
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Changes to FOI in Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill – meetings: FOI release

This is an FOI request in relation to the Coronavirus (Scotland) Bill. I would like to request the following material: 1. Details (dates, attendees etc) of all meetings where proposed changes to Freedom of Information rules were discussed 2. Any associated documents from the above meetings (NB this should include minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000025364
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

The Hamilton School and Nursery complaint: FOI release

All information that relates to The Hamilton School and The Hamilton School Nursery during the years of 2012 to the present time. In particular: 1. A letter/email of complaint to Education Scotland from a parent of The Hamilton School, describing that parent’s opinion of the behaviour of Inspectors from Education Scotl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.66(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000034088
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Bovine TB outbreak epidemiology reports and correspondence: EIR release

The epidemiology reports for an outbreak of bovine TB in Aberdeenshire in 2015, 2016 and 2017. All correspondence, both internal and external, regarding the identification and transfer of holding of the animals with herd mark UK520538. The three CPH numbers are 66/028/0081, 66/035/0032 and 66/079/7012Any information he...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.10(4)
Published
2020-05-26
Reference
FOI/202000019711
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Files and communications relating to FOI 201900009848: FOI release

All case handling files regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) All communication, internal and external, regarding FOI 201900009848 (both the initial response and the subsequent review) Any other material related to FOI 201900009848 (such as, but not limited to, details of meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-20
Reference
FOI/202000018614
Directorate
Topic