Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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South Ayrshire Council correspondence in relation to the Barr Community Hub project: FOI release

All correspondence to, from or within the Scottish Government concerning the application by Barr Community SCIO to the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund which was decided earlier this year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517932
Directorate
Planning Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Records of ministerial engagements, investigations and links to proscribed organisations: FOI release

1. Does the Scottish Government hold any recorded information indicating that any Scottish Government minister, MSP (in a ministerial capacity), or Scottish Government official is currently subject to: an investigation, review, or formal internal process; or a referral to the Ministerial Code process, relating to meet...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508094
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding publishing reports and papers about Scottish independence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about publishing reports/papers about Scottish independence, from the last month?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508249
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding voting rights: FOI release

I am writing to submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request copies of all ministerial submissions and briefing notes provided to Scottish Government ministers between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2020 that reco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517335
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Advertising spend: FOI release

Request for information 1: Please can you disclose how much has been spent on advertising in the time periods; Between February 2025 and February 2026 Between February 2024 and January 2025

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508295
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology (BABTAC) concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 1 January 2018 to 31 March 2026: 1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and BABTAC concerning non-surgical cosmetic procedures, aesthetics regulation, licensing, practitioner qualifications, beauty therapists, independent practitioners, in...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517032
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Number of applications for solar farms and battery storage: EIR release

Can you confirm the total number of applications for solar farms and battery storage applications throughout Scotland and the total number of successful applications?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.36
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600508465
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish election voting and candidacy rights: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request all correspondence, meeting notes, or policy comparison documents between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2026 relating to how Scotland’s approach to foreign national voting and candidacy rights compares with or was coordinated with policy in England, Wales, or ...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517312
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Overall spend on agricultural subsidy IT system since 2016: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government spent on its agricultural subsidy IT system overall since 2016, with a breakdown of all costs and per year?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508243
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Bridge of Teith Pedestrian Safety Assessments: EIR release

Copies of information held by Transport Scotland relating to pedestrian safety and accessibility on the Bridge of Teith carrying the A84 at Doune. Specifically, I request copies of the following documents and records from 1 January 2015 to the present date: 1. Any pedestrian risk assessments relating to the Bridge of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517063
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding candidacy election rights: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence, meeting notes, or advice between the Scottish Government and the UK Home Office or the Electoral Commission between 1 January 2023 and 31 May 2026 concerning the interaction between UK immigration leave rules and Scottish parliamentary/local government candidacy or holding of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517358
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation and costs of Cabinet Secretary for Housing's London trip: FOI release

The full costs from Mairi McAllan's trip to London in November 2025, including civil servants expenses, her full expenses including travel details and accommodation. All documentation held about/from this trip, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minute/notes from meetings, analysis, and br...

FOI cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.12
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508039
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Public Contracts Scotland information regarding funded early learning and childcare partner providers: FOI release

The following recorded information held by Public Contracts Scotland. 1. The total number of funded Early Learning and Childcare partner provider nurseries placed on an “Enhanced Monitoring Period” during the calendar years 2024, 2025, and 2026. 2. For each provider placed on an Enhanced Monitoring Period during this...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.6 s.8 s.9 s.2 s.3
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600509902
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Progress on planned actions by the Scottish Government regarding Urban Gulls: EIR release

You kindly wrote to me in November of last year setting out a number of planned actions that Scottish Government committed to carry out regarding Urban Gulls. I would like to ascertain what progress has been made on each of these actions and in particular the Licensing mechanisms that will be implemented for the 2026 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600508406
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Job titles and responsibilities of Constitutional Briefing Team: FOI release

Please list the civil servants who work in the Constitutional Briefing Unit, by name or by job title, and provide the job decision for each position.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600507650
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Data concerning road traffic accidents and closures on the A75 and A77: EIR release

The following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 28th February 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 28th February 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600510234
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Clarification of Scottish Government's social media policy: FOI release

As you may be aware, using social media to denigrate your employer is treated as "gross misconduct" and usually results in dismissal. Does this apply to employees of the Scottish Government? I regularly see a member of your management "trolling" any post from the Scottish Government/SNP MPs and MSPs, First Minister. As...

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600511076
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of meeting requests from For Women Scotland: FOI release

How many requests have been made by For Women Scotland for meetings with the Scottish Government in the last 12 months, and could you supply whether they were accepted or rejected and the reasons for this?

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508036
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Support and safeguards guidance for disabled prisoners: FOI release

A. What is the Government's policy on providing assistance to this category of disabled when dealing with matters which will have a profound effect on the individual's wellbeing? B. What instructions, if any, are given to SPS for the management and handling of these individuals e.g. in an orderly room hearing? C. Wha...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600507413
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Local authority funding for asylum and refugee homelessness: FOI release

1. Total funding provided by the Scottish Government to local councils specifically for asylum seeker and refugee homelessness and support in the last three financial years. 2. Breakdown of this funding by council (especially Glasgow and Edinburgh). 3. Any conditions or ring-fencing attached to this funding.

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517181
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Invoicing data relating to Social Security Scotland finance systems: FOI release

Confirmation of which of the following fields are held within your finance systems, whether current or legacy, in respect of suppliers which were not paid within 30 days for the period starting 1 April 2019 to the date of this request: 1. Supplier Name 2. Invoice Date 3. Invoice Received Date 4. Invoice Due Date 5. Gr...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600507880
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government and Transport Scotland advertising expenditure: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government (and bodies within its accounting boundary excluding NHS Health Boards) are spending on adverts in 2026 so far. The cost of each advert should be provided (both production and the cost of buying the airtime on the TV channel/social media platform etc). Please also state which bod...

FOI not held 40 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600508168
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government funding awarded to Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS): FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information relating to Scottish Government funding awarded to Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP), including funding administered through the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE), and Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS), f...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600516988
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector