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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Scottish Government workforce information: FOI release

I've been looking at the workforce statistics here: Scottish Government workforce information - gov.scot However, I observe subjectively that there is a significant and disproportionate reduction in DDaT skilled staff in Health, particularly those with high levels of skill, e.g. senior staff. Where would I find a bre...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600508346
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish criminal courts verdicts statistics: FOI release

You asked for: An electronic table of national annual totals for number of (i) People/Persons proceeded against, (ii) Acquitted Not Proven, (iii) Acquitted Not Guilty and (iv) Charge Proved (Guilty) verdicts within Scottish criminal courts for the full run from 1969 to 2023-24 (bearing in mind the collection change fr...

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600510299
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance (2017) in relation to children with ASN: FOI release

Additional information and documentation, specifically concerning the development, adoption, and implementation of the 2017 guidance, in relation to children with additional support needs, neurodivergence, and vulnerabilities. You sought information in relation to Development of Guidance, Implementation and Monitoring ...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507904
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

Copy of Letting Agent Register in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of the complete current Letting Agent Register in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600508619
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Queries regarding the Place Based Investment Programme: FOI release

I would like to request the following information regarding the Place Based Investment Programme. Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that have received funding through the Place Based Investment Programme since its inception. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to ...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600506496
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young People's Signature Event correspondence: 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 the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young People's Signature Event: Making Sense of Politics, between October 1 2025 and November 3...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600507332
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Records relating to the cost for the Cabinet Secretary’s COP30 attendance: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request information relating to the compilation and quality assurance of the “total cost information” for the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s attendance at COP30, as referenced in Scottish Parliament questions S6W-42412 (answered 16 December 2025...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600506306
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

List of organisations that are registered to publish procurement notices on Public Contracts Scotland: FOI release

I am writing to request a list of organisations that are registered to publish procurement notices on Public Contracts Scotland. Specifically, I would be grateful if you could provide: 1. A list of organisations registered as buyers / contracting authorities authorised to publish notices on Public Contracts Scotland....

FOI released 95 score 1 working days correspondence contracts spending 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600508944
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 spreadsheet: FOI release

The data in this FOI request in spreadsheet form, and include data for the years 2013/14 to 2017/18 and 2022/23 to the most recent year for which complete data is held.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505817
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Flat roof installations conducted via the Warmer Homes Scotland/Heat in Buildings programme: EIR release

The disclosure of technical data under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR). This request concerns flat roof installations conducted via the Warmer Homes Scotland / Heat in Buildings programme within the Isle of Lewis and Harris durin...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600503603
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund information: FOI release

The following information regarding the Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that received funding through the PSR fund during its operation. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to each local authority, including a breakdown by financial year where possible...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600506503
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Copy of Scottish Crime Recording Standards and Counting Rules: FOI release

The disclosure of the full Scottish Crime Recording Standards and Counting Rules, including all parts and annexes (particularly all of Part 2, which is not currently publicly available).

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505940
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Copy of Initial Teacher Education roundtable letter: FOI release

The following FOI request relates to information alluded to in a previous FOI response (202600500746). In document relating to a meeting the Cabinet Secretary for Education was going to attend a Teacher Recruitment roundtable on 8th January 2025. On page 3 of that document, in a box giving context as to why the round...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505313
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish medical training statistics: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the last 5 years, if available: A) The numbers of those completing a medicine degree at university each year B) The number of specialism/training posts for each area C) The average number of people applying to one specialism job D) The amount of people who ended up having...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600503588
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Department for Transport and Scottish Government regarding licensing for off-road vehicles: FOI release

You asked for “copies of the letter to the UK Government from the Scottish Government, and the letter from the UK Government to the Scottish Government” which were referenced in an answer given in the Scottish Parliament on 15 January 2026.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503033
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Broad Market Rental Area (BRMA) statistics: FOI release

You asked for the complete statistical data set for each individual Broad Market Rental Area (BRMA) and the aggregate for Scotland in order to calculate your own percentiles (most recent data). You have requested the raw data in order to calculate 100% market rent for each BRMA by number of beds. Preferably in excel f...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-07
Reference
FOI/202600503733
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Digital Front Door Gateway Review information: FOI release

On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gateway Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2024 on the 'Digital Front Door' which is named on this list. In...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202500495009
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Youth Parliament safeguarding correspondence: FOI release

With reference to the Scottish Government's answer to Parliamentary Question S6W-41776, a copy of all correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to the "reassurance" that was sought and received from the Scottish Youth Parliament regarding its child protection and safeguarding procedures. The Parliamentar...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502647
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Independent Assurance Critical Friend Review pertaining to Digital Front Door (DFD): FOI release

This is a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gateway Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-2025004...

FOI released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202500495013
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Football-related violence and disorder briefing: FOI release

You asked for copies of any briefings, internal correspondence, or submissions provided to Scottish Ministers or special advisers relating to the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Birmingham, or concerns about antisemitism linked to football policing, from 1 October 2024 to present.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600501466
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - CalMac Ferries Ltd cancellation and maintenance data: FOI release

1. How many CalMac ferries were cancelled due to mechanical faults in 2025? What about in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021? Please specify what routes these ferries travelled on. 2. How many CalMac ferries were delayed by more than an hour due to mechanical faults in 2025? What about in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021? Please sp...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-24
Reference
FOI/202600501184
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture Ministerial trips: FOI release

You asked for the following details of all foreign travel undertaken by Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson from 1 January 2023 to 23 December 2025: Dates of travel Destinations Purpose of visit Number of accompanying officials Breakdown of costs including flights (class of travel, cost per person), accommodation (hotel...

FOI released 100 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-24
Reference
FOI/202500499472
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector