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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21,864 matching releases

Al-Mahdi Foundation grants: FOI release

Documents held by the Scottish Government in relation to the provision of a £200,000 grant that was paid to the Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202300384586
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity - Mobile phone: FOI release

I have read that on Martin Geissler's BBC Sunday Show Lorna Slater the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, revealed that she does not have a government phone. Was that statement true? If she does not have a government phone and urgent contact by telephone by or from the Minister is required, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202300386824
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dog Control Notices – Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010: EIR release

On 18 January, in the Scottish Parliament during First Ministers Questions, the Scottish First Minister made reference to 1,200 current Dog Control Notices (DCNs) issued under the Control of Dogs (Scotland) Act 2010 by Scottish Local Authorities. Please provide the following information covering the 32 Scottish Local ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202400395468
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scotland's renewables and wind power potential: EIR release

When and how did the Scottish Government update MSPs on its new renewable energy potential total and evidence to back up this date? As shown here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-transparency-row-bury-new-31425029

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202400396013
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Regulation of salmon farms: EIR release

Any correspondence, emails, electronic messages or texts since 1 January 2023 between salmon farming companies or the industry body, Salmon Scotland, and ministers or senior officials relating to the regulation of salmon farms.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202400395566
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Lost Forest Planting Phase 1 at Kinrara: EIR release

Information the Scottish Forestry holds about Brewdog's Phase 1 planting of the Lost Forest which has resulted in the death of many of the trees planted https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2023/11/11/brewdogs-lost-forest-at-kinrara-a-long-way-from-net-zero/ Please provide me with all correspondence to and from BrewDog an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202300390478
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence related to Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill, from 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2023: FOI release

All correspondence received by Ministers and officials, and responses issued, related to and about the Scottish Employment Injuries Advisory Council Bill, from 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2023”. Please note, we have interpreted the date range for this request to be 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400393147
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Gear types used by Orkney vessels: EIR release

A list of gear types used by all Orkney Marine-Directorate administered vessels in the statistical rectangles of: 47E6, 47E7, 46E6, 46E7 by year for the period 2018-2023.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400395735
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Stone of Destiny: FOI release

“Q) This month (Jan), Scottish Cabinet papers from 2008 disclosed that Alex Salmond was given a fragment of the Stone of Destiny / Stone of Scone by Prof Sir Neil MacCormick in 2008. Minutes dated Sept 16, 2008, said: "The First Minister said that he had met with Professor Sir Neil MacCormick who had presented him wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400391875
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Solicitor job descriptions: FOI release

Provide me with copies of Job Descriptions for Solicitors in Scottish Government.

FOI released 95 score 9 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400395016
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Public Bodies in Scotland: FOI release

The Number of Public Bodies (QUANGOs) in Scotland The Number of Public Bodies (QUANGOs) in Scotland in the years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 The Total amount of money the Scottish Government has spent on public bodies in the years 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24 The Budgets allocated by the Scott...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202300390766
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings attended by the Housing Minister - December 2023: FOI release

A list of all the meetings the Housing Minister had and with whom he met on 20 December 2023 All briefings provided to the Housing Minister in advance of his meetings on 20 December 2023 Copies of all notes, handwritten or digital, take by all officials present at the meetings the Housing Minister had on 20 December 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202300390791
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland processing times: EIR release

The most recent reporting to the Scottish Government from the Energy Saving Trust on performance against the service level agreement for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme, including the time taken to process applications once fully completed with relevant paperwork.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400392828
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to possible extradition of Sam Eljamel back to Scotland: FOI release

Whether officials have had any correspondence, legal or otherwise, over the possibility of extraditing Libyan doctor Sam Eljamel to Scotland ahead of the public inquiry into the scandal? Additionally, I would like to request any documentation of discussions between the Scottish and UK Governments over the possibility o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300385326
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Register of interests for Special Advisers: FOI release

A copy of the most up-to-date register of interests for Special Advisers.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 15 working days correspondence special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300386626
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

List of schools in Dumfries and Galloway that have not been inspected in the last five and ten years: FOI release

A list of schools in Dumfries and Galloway which haven't been inspected by Education Scotland in the region in the last five years. A list of schools in Dumfries and Galloway which haven't been inspected in the region in the last 10 years.

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300386771
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

The version of Hirta Sheep (Annex lI): EIR release

You asked for clarification and explanation on the following points with regard to additional information released under EIR 202100253172 that is currently at appeal with the Scottish Information Commissioner. 1. The version of Hirta Sheep (Annex lI) in the August release is different to the form supplied by UNESCO to...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.20 s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300385606
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Email correspondence between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter: FOI release

(1) Email correspondence between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter, or anyone on his behalf, since June 2023. (2) The minutes of any meetings between Scottish government ministers or special advisers and Sir Brian Souter since June 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300385453
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Free public transport travels for elderly in Scotland: FOI release

Can we, being Dutch citizens, use the “free public transport” facilities and if so, what do we need to do to do so? Alternative question is: if we cannot make use of said free facilities, are there any low cost reduction schemes available through Scottish Transport and what can we do make use of them?

FOI not held 40 score 1 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400410473
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government property investments outside of the UK: FOI release

"I would like to know if the Scottish government has any property outside of the UK - rental or investment?"

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400406323
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland Vehicles: EIR release

In the last 6 years: 1. Make model of all vehicles belonging Transport Scotland to include any disposed of. 2. Fuel type of each vehicle. 3. The current mileage. 4. The mileage and date of all MOTs carried out.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
EIR/202400408010
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland payments: FOI release

Request for information 1: Could you supply a list of dates when the Cold Weather Payment was paid into accounts in Scotland in the last financial year, with how many people received it then included? Request for information 2: How much money was handed out as part of the Cold Weather Payment in the last financial yea...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.27(1) s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.12
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400405325
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Placements and funding at Online School i-Sgoil: FOI release

The number of funded places available in Scotland for the online school i-Sgoil in academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24 at primary level. The number of funded places available in Scotland for the online school i-Sgoil in academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24 at secondary level. The average waiting time for a placement request...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202400402750
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Communications with Petroineos: EIR release

1. Copies of all communication between Petroineos and Scottish Government ministers and officials between January 1st 2023 and 22nd November 2023 inclusive. 2. Minutes of all meetings between Petroineos and Scottish Government ministers and officials between January 1st 2023 and 22nd November 2023 inclusive. 3. Copie...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.11 s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300386266
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector