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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22,922 matching releases

Corporate News article: meeting rooms, hybrid stats, pensions update: FOI release

Corporate News article: More meeting rooms, hybrid stats, pensions update and more ALL comments under the article

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501849
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Spittal to Beauly overhead power line project documentation: EIR release

Under FOISA, please provide all communications between the Energy Consents Unit and SSEN Transmission (and/or its agents or consultants) from 30 October 2025 to the present, relating to the Spittal–Beauly 400 kV OHL application (ECU00006008). Please include emails, letters, meeting notes, and any correspondence concern...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501983
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Selection of Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre in Edinburgh as the first GP walk-in centre: FOI release

Al email correspondence sent to or by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, or his officials, regarding the selection of Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre in Edinburgh as the first GP walk-in centre- since 1 November 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600502231
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Harvest operations for Clachaig Forest: EIR release

1) A copy of the application(s) for felling and replanting of Clachaig Forest (start date circa 2017) by UPM/Tilhill Forestry on behalf of Potanow Forestry. 2) Information on any funding grants given to Tilhill Forestry and/or Potanow Forestry in relation to the site. In particular please provide copies of the applica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501682
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Saltire articule and message from the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

1. Saltire feature: Message from the Permanent Secretary 2. ALL comments under the feature

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501993
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence received in the last two years from members of the public, professionals, professional bodies and charities on the subject of the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501728
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Correspondence that mentions Path To Balance: FOI Review

Original request 202500494280 All correspondence between Shona Robison, and her office, and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, and her office, and correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Director General Net Zero, who holds accountable officer responsibilities for the Transport Portfolio, that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600502597 Review of 202500494280
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Alexander Dennis Ltd: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Alexander Dennis, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501988
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Loch Pooltiel Subsea Electric Cables Marine Licence Application correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all objections and comments made during the public consultation period, which ended on 9th January 2026, for Marine Licence Application - relating to subsea electric cables - Loch Pooltiel to Ardmore # 00011420.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600502071
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Local Authority correspondence on Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) electricity transmission projects: EIR release

Under the FOI act, I am requesting that copies of correspondence, submissions or any formal objections from local authorities or relevant bodies in relation to the electricity transmission projects associated with the ASTI programme. Some of the projects associated: Beauly to loch Buidhe 400kV reinforcement Loch Buid...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501727
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Civil Service Pension Scheme/Capita: FOI release

All emails sent by SG pensions team to Cabinet Office about Civil Service Pension Scheme/Capita from last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501843
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy correspondence regarding renewable energy infrastructure: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, within the last two months. Any correspondence sent from Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, without the last two months. Any briefing notes provided to Gillian Martin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600502258
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Viva Engage posts relating to Civil Service Pension scheme/Capita: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage (INCLUDING in PENSIONS COMMUNITY) from January 26 which reference CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA 2. ALL comments under THOSE posts

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501864
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Director General Corporate, Permanent Secretary and Director of People communications which reference the Civil Service Pension Scheme and Capita: FOI release

(1) ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between PERMANENT SECRETARY and DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE which reference CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA in the past three months; and (2) ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE and DIRECTOR OF PEO...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501866
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial and internal papers on 2024 direct award of Scottish Ferry Services contract to CalMac Ferries: FOI release

“For the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, please provide: 1. Any ministerial submissions, briefings, advice notes or memoranda prepared during 2024 that relate to the development, consideration or justification of a direct award of the ferry services contract to CalMac Ferries Ltd. 2. Any internal recommend...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501640
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minutes of the meeting between the Scottish Government and Equality Network and/or Scottish Trans: FOI release

All correspondence, including notes or minutes of meetings or phone calls, between the Scottish Government and Equality Network and/or Scottish Trans. This should cover the period from 26th August 2025 and 8 January 2026. Meeting Minutes for the LGBTQI+ Equality Stakeholder Bi-monthly Meeting of 28 May 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600500791
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Compensation package arrangements and dismissal for the former CalMac Chief Executive: FOI release

The following information: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request Can you send me all the correspondence between the Scottish government and Caledonian Macbrayne and/or its parent company David MacBrayne in relation to the dismissal and compensation package arrangements for Robbie Drummond, the former Cal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600502234
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Football-related violence and disorder briefing: FOI release

You asked for copies of any briefings, internal correspondence, or submissions provided to Scottish Ministers or special advisers relating to the banning of Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters in Birmingham, or concerns about antisemitism linked to football policing, from 1 October 2024 to present.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600501466
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding Scottish independence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about publishing reports, papers or documents about Scottish independence, from the last three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600501228
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland staff information: FOI release

You asked three questions relating to Disclosure Scotland staff and payments.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600502405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland concessionary bus travel statistics: FOI release

1. Travel Diary - Count of Local Bus stages per head of residential population, excluding coach trips: Total for 2023 and 2024 separately if possible or 2023+2024 combined if sample sizes are otherwise too small Split by age group: 0-15 (if available?) 16-21 22-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80+ 2. Also please can ...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600503256
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minutes of meetings between First Minister and European Union's Ambassador to the United Kingdom: FOI release

1. How many times has John Swinney met Pablo Serrano in the last 12 months, and 2. can you supply all minutes/notes from these meetings, as well as any written feedback from after them?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.28(1) s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600501237
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector