Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Former Director General of Economy WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for Liz Ditchburn's Covid 19 WhatsApp messages.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400436411
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Deputy Director of Deposit Return Scheme WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

David McPhee's WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400436401
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Former Minister for Mental Health WhatsApp messages from February 2020 to February 2021: FOI release

1. Requesting Clare Haughey's WhatsApp messages from February 2020 to February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400438990
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former Chief Social Policy Adviser WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

Carol Tannuhill’s WhatsApp messages from during the Covid 19 pandemic. (This request has been interpreted as relating to Carol Tannahill’s WhatApps messages, rather than Carol Tannuhill’s).

FOI already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400439462
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Director of Economic Development WhatsApp messages during the Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Director, Colin Cook, during the Covid-19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400439455
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Deputy Director of Future Environment WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

"I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Tim Elllis."

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400439464
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former Director General for Education and Justice WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Paul Johnston.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) 10 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400439469
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mairi McAllan's WhatsApp messages during the Covid-19 pandemic: FOI Review

Original request: 202400435281 You asked for Mairi McAllan's WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 78 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400436608 Review of 202400435281
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry communications with James Jones and Sons: EIR release

Please share any communications exchanged over the last year with representatives from James Jones and Sons. Please include all communications channels used, including WhatsApp, and please include any attachments, including images.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-03-21
Reference
EIR/202500452022
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) correspondence regarding the First Minister's visit to the H100 project: FOI release

Any correspondence between SGN and Scottish Government officials and meetings in the lead up to John Swinney's visit to the H100 project on 04/02/2025. This should include emails, text messages, whatsapps, letters and minutes of any meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.39(1) 6 attachments
Published
2025-03-18
Reference
FOI/202500451356
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

First Minister documentation relating to Stracathro Hospital: FOI release

All briefing notes, speaking notes, emails and other written communication, including Whatsapp and text messages, to and from the First Minister relating to Stracathro Hospital between December 1 2024 and January 28 2025.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500450433
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202400440963 1. “All mentions of the terms “Ed Mountain”, “Edward Mountain”, “NZET Convener”, “NZET Committee Convener”, “Net Zero Convener”, “Net Zero Committee Convener”, “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Convener” and “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Convener” by Mairi Gougeon (or anyone in ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500447064 Review of 202400440963
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding First Minister phone call with Office of President-Elect Trump: FOI Review

Original request : 202400445153 Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the phone call. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this phone call between the office of the First Minister and the Office ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500448306 Review of 202400445153
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications regarding bird flu outbreak and control zones imposed around Kirkcudbright in 2023: EIR release

Any communications, reports and other materials held about the bird flu outbreak and control zones imposed around Kirkcudbright in 2023. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, that media such as images and video are included, and all forms of communications, including Whatsapp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
EIR/202400443394
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scotland's International Development Alliance (SIDA) funding: FOI release

1. In each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date how much funding has been given by the Scottish Government to Scotland's International Development Alliance (SIDA)? 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the o...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
FOI/202500447390
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding NHS treatment waiting lists targets: FOI Review

Original request 202400444061 1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding the target announced yesterday of ending two year waits for NHS treatment by March 2026 sent by the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social C...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
FOI/202500447283 Review of 202400444061
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

I would like to request the following information: 1. A copy of the minutes of the meeting that took place on Thursday 5th December. 2. A copy of any WhatsApp or Text messages sent to the FM or written by the FM that relates to Health checks since 15th November 2024 to 20th December 2024. 3. A copy of any emails sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-05
Reference
FOI/202500446735
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing provided to First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Housing Minister regarding offshore wind: EIR Review

Original request 202400435367 1. All correspondence between Stephen Flynn and Scottish Ministers (and anyone in their offices) or Special Advisers between 3 October 2024 and the present date inclusive. This correspondence should include WhatsApps, instant messages, phone calls, emails, meetings (either in person or on...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202400441690 Review of 202400435367
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Effectiveness of UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Any reports or other held materials which have assessed the effectiveness of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and the Forestry Grant Scheme. Please also provide any communications made over the last three years which relate to this. Please include all communications channels used, including Whatsapp, and please include...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
EIR/202400445998
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding First Minister phone call with Office of President-Elect Trump: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the phone call. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this phone call between the office of the First Minister and the Office of the President-Elect. Informati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-28
Reference
FOI/202400445153
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review details: EIR release

A record of each public consultation held on any subject regarding improvements to the A96 corridor since January 2011, please list these by year the consultation was held, as well as an estimated cost for each consultation. An estimated cost for the public consultation to be held in 2025 regarding the A96 Corridor Re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400444992
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former Data Commissioner investigation into the use of government messaging services: FOI release

All briefings and correspondence held by the Scottish Government about the investigation launched by Emma Martins into the use of government WhatsApps and messaging services between July 1 and August 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-22
Reference
FOI/202400443100
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill correspondence: EIR release

1. “All mentions of the terms “Ed Mountain”, “Edward Mountain”, “NZET Convener”, “NZET Committee Convener”, “Net Zero Convener”, “Net Zero Committee Convener”, “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Convener” and “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Convener” by Mairi Gougeon (or anyone in her private office), Fiona Hysl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-22
Reference
EIR/202400440963
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills