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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Minister for Higher Education, Further Education, Youth Employment and Training trip to Germany: FOI release

Jamie Hepburn flew to Germany on 4 April 2022 and returned 6 April 2022: 1. On 4 April 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 6 April 2022 from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-21
Reference
FOI/202300389506
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minister for Energy lobbying meetings: EIR release

Please can you provide minutes and any correspondence relating to the below lobbying meetings involving the energy minister, Gillian Martin, most of which are recorded on the lobbying register: A meeting with Ineos Chemicals Ltd on 8/06/2023 which involved a tour of the Grangemouth facility A meeting with Neccus on 26...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-21
Reference
FOI/202300376367
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to Denmark: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Denmark on 25 August 2022 and returned 27 August 2022: 1. On 25 August 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Denmark did she fly to? 2. On 27 August 2022, from what airport in Denmark did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389479
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Former First Minister trip to Egypt: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Egypt on 5 November 2022 and returned 11 November 2022: 1. On 5 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Egypt did she fly to? 2. On 11 November 2022, from what airport in Egypt did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389482
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Germany: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Germany on 25 September 2022 and returned 28 September 2022: 1. On 25 September 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 28 September 2022, from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389533
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28: FOI release

If you could provide copies of all correspondence and messages, including emails and WhatsApps, regarding the invitation and arrangements for the First Minister to meet President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28. Please also include any correspondence with the UK Government and any briefings prepared for the First Minis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.32(1)A s.38(1)B s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300388013
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Jason Leitch WhatsApp messages: FOI release

Correspondence on the topic of how to respond to a media enquiry from The Times newspaper about Jason Leitch deleting his WhatsApp messages each day and any resulting follow-up enquiry by other journalists or publications. This should include, but not be limited to, discussions between civil servants, special advisers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202400394859
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Upgrade to A90/A937 Laurencekirk south junction: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1. For a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since May 2022; both sent and received 2. For a copy of any ministerial correspondence me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300376513
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funeral For Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: FOI release

You asked several questions in relation to The Queen’s funeral: 1. All correspondence between JP Marks, Douglas Ross, Nicola Sturgeon and other Scottish Government officials regarding invites to the Queen’s funeral in September. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and the Lord Chamberlain’s of...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202200321743
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes: FOI release

Information relating to Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy on 17, 25 and 27 August 2021. Who attended these meetings? What were they about? What was discussed? In the meeting on 27 August 2021, did they discuss the resignation of Hair and Mackenzie?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 18 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202200275543
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 21 March 2022 and returned 26 March 2022: 1. On 21 March 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 26 March 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388557
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Ireland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Ireland on 30 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 30 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Ireland did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022, from what airport in Ireland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388562
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE on dates specified: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 31 October 2022 and returned 4 November 2022: 1. On 31 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 4 November 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388563
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Norway: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Norway on 9 June 2022 and returned 10 June 2022: 1. On 9 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 10 June 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388565
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Poland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Poland in March 2022: 1. What airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Poland did he fly to? 2. From what airport in Poland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388566
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Referral to the independent advisers by First Minister: FOI release

Has the First Minister made any referrals to the independent advisers on the ministerial code since his appointment? If so, can you provide any details?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202400392691
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Small Business, Trade and Innovation trip to Norway: FOI release

Richard Lochhead flew to Norway on 9 May 2022 and returned 11 May 2022: 1. On 9 May 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 11 May 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300389510
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister trip to Italy: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon flew to Italy on 20 June 2022 and returned 22 June 2022: 1. On 20 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Italy did she fly to? 2. On 22 June 2022, from what airport in Italy did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300389476
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

A9 Perth to Inverness dualling programme: EIR release

Alex Neil, former Infrastructure Minister, told Holyrood's Citizen Participation Committee today: "On 28 May 2012 I received a detailed memorandum addressed to me and Keith Brown, who was my deputy as the minister for housing and transport. “Annex D gives the outline programme bit by bit for the completion of the A9.”...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300379411
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction: EIR release

Please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers and Civil Servants) and the UK Government, which mentions the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction, from 1st September 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300375388
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction 2: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and representatives from industry or academia, which mentions the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 5 auction, from 1st September 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300375390
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communication whereby the Scottish Government notified people they were to work from home/return to workplaces: FOI release

Copies of communication whereby the Scottish Government notified people they were to work from home. Date of first issue. Copies of communication whereby the Scottish Government notified people they were to return to workplaces. Date of latest issue.

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-02-16
Reference
202300359041
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector