Scottish Government FOI Index

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

Clear

3,064 matching releases

Percentage of peak time trains via Falkirk High on time: FOI release

You requested, as follows: I make a daily commute from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street via Falkirk high and back. Unfortunately this service is often delayed or cancelled. Please confirm precisely what percentage of the scheduled morning and evening peak time trains (either way) on the Glasgow Queen Street - Edinbu...

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2019-02-13
Reference: FOI/19/00378
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) case found in Lumsden Aberdeenshire: FOI release

You asked for all letters, emails, meeting minutes, agendas, read-outs of calls or any other correspondence of an kind from 17th October 2018 to 20th October 2018 pertaining to the BSE (Bovine spongiform encephalopathy) case found in Lumsden, Aberdeenshire, between: Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, Scottish Go...

FOI released 95 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 8 attachments

Published: 2019-02-12
Reference: FOI/18/03585
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Planning appeal for Waste Processing Plant at Whistleberry Road, Hamilton: FOI release

Information in relation to the planning appeal for a proposed Waste Processing Plant at Whistleberry Road, Hamilton.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-08
Reference: FOI/19/00172
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Minutes of meetings related to Fairness at Work policy from 2013-2014: FOI release

Minutes of meetings related to Fairness at Work policy from 2013-2014.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-08
Reference: FOI/19/00095
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited, financing and vessel delivery dates: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts

Published: 2019-01-29
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston section Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, issues with the Don Bridge: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route correspondence/meeting minutes relating to delays: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Teaching in a Diverse Scotland Report publication: FOI review

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

NuVu's partnership with Kelvinside Academy: FOI release

FOI released 40 score correspondence meetings

Published: 2019-01-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Meetings with Airbnb and groups negatively affected by Airbnb or similar: FOI release

FOI cost limit 40 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence and documents regarding The Institute for Statecraft: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All information on discussions around Crossrail Glasgow : FOI release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 14 attachments

Published: 2019-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings regarding the fire at the Glasgow School of Art : FOI release

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-01-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Potential train station - Parkhead forge : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Blochairn : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Allander : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 24 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Ibrox : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Various regarding the Investors dinner at Bute house: FOI release

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on the 2017/18 Domestic Abuse statistics: FOI release

FOI already published 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Minutes and correspondence between Michael Matheson and Aberdeen Roads Ltd: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Environmental appeal PPA-380-2049: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-24
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Discussions around the potential impact of coastal erosion to global warming in Glasgow: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Sexual harassment and sexist bullying in 'Respect For All' anti-bullying approach: FOI review

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.17(1) s.2 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

M8 Kingston Bridge: inspection and maintenance records, and records of complaints and accidents: EIR release

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport