Scottish Government FOI Index

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

Public funding and compliance information for Aviemore Biomass/District Heat Network: EIR release

“Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information. 1.Details of any capital grants, loans, or other public funding provided by the Scottish Government, or agencies acting on its behalf, for the design, installation, commissioning, or upgrade of the biomass or distric...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499622
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Climate Action Hubs funding, recycling targets and tidal power: EIR release

1. “The Scottish Government ring-fenced £5.5m for Climate Action Hubs, could you supply a full breakdown of where this money went? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis abo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500499739
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Against the State of Israel correspondence: FOI release

All First Minister correspondence received and responses concerning; Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israel. The time-frame period for this being from Feb 18, 2025 – present. Response by email preferred.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500491728
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Government bonds programme information: FOI release

Please provide all documents, analysis, modelling, briefings, advice, correspondence, minutes, and internal discussion papers that relate to the assessment of a retail bond option. This should include, but not be limited to: Any analysis or assessment of demand for a retail bond among Scottish-domiciled individual in...

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499489
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding and Moray FLOW-Park project documentation: EIR release

“1. Please provide any correspondence, briefing papers or internal notes held by the Scottish Government (including any directorates with responsibility for energy, enterprise, marine licensing or Crown Estate Scotland sponsorship) which relate to: Offshore Solutions Group Ltd, Flow Park Investment Ltd, or the Moray F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.10(5) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500495040
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Consenting route and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) status for Moray FLOW-Park: EIR release

“I request the following information regarding the proposed Moray FLOW-Park development (Offshore Solutions Group Ltd / FLOW Park Investment Ltd): 1. The full consenting route for the project, including all regulatory regimes that apply (e.g., Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, Marine Works EIA Regulations 2017), and confirm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.9

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500495015
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation and costs of producing the "We are Scotland" video: FOI release

Could you provide the full costs of producing the Scottish Government's kind, welcoming and video, with a full breakdown of cost? https://x.com/scotgov/status/1996882239288713332 Could you also provide all documentation held about the production of this video, including correspondence sent and received internally, mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500497287
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Bonds and foreign direct investment: FOI release

Please provide all documents, models, briefings, analysis, and advice that set out the Scottish Government’s evaluation of the benefits of foreign direct investment arising from, or associated with, the bond programme. This should include, but not be limited to: Any economic models, analytical frameworks, or quantita...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499486
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - National Entitlement Card bus journey data: FOI release

1. Whether Transport Scotland, or any body acting on its behalf, holds data on the number of bus journeys made using an individual National Entitlement Card (Young Scot card), where the cardholder is identifiable by card number or unique identifier. 2. If such data is held, whether it is possible to provide: a) The to...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 4 working days correspondence

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501807
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Right to Recovery Addiction (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about the right to recovery bill, between September 25 to October 12 2025? Could you also supply all written documentation regarding the Scottish Government's decision to vote against the bill?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499613
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Road traffic offence statistics: FOI release

1. For each year (2020–2025): a. The total number of people convicted of road traffic offences. b. A breakdown by offence type — for all road traffic offences recorded, including, but not limited to: - Speeding offences - Driving without insurance - Driving without a licence - Drink and drug driving - Dangerous drivin...

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501065
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI release

Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the Scottish Government (SG) and each...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499558
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Aberdeenshire defibrillator queries: FOI release

1. The total number of schools in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 2. A list of the schools, which currently have a defibrillator on site. 3. The total number of council-owned public halls in Aberdeenshire that currently have a defibrillator on site. 4. A list of the public halls, which cur...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600501432
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government estimate of the UK Treasury's revenue from the Energy (Oil and Gas): EIR release

The Scottish Government to disclose its estimate of the UK Treasury's revenue from the Energy (Oil and Gas) Profits Levy, commonly known as the Windfall Tax. Figures from each of the years of the operation of this tax, as well as internal assessment figures used with the Scottish Government when discussion this tax, w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202600500667
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Emergency planning and public safety oversight of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

I request copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Resilience Division, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, or equivalent emergency planning functions, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited to Mey BESS (ECU00004838) and Rigifa BESS (...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499466
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Population Health Impacts and Health Directorate Involvement in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

Please provide copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Directorate for Population Health, Public Health Policy, Chief Medical Officer’s Directorate, or any other health-related directorates, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.17 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499468
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

West of Orkney wind farm application conflict of interest information: EIR Review

Original request 202500494871 All recorded information related to Gillian Martin's conflict of interest in relation to the section 36 application for the West of Orkney wind farm. The conflict of interest is mentioned, but not clarified, in the attached ministerial submission relating to the application. Recorded inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.36 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498235 Review of 202500494871
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy’s Japan trip: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of the draft Ministerial programme for the visit to Japan in September 2025, which was shared by Scottish Enterprise with the Scottish Government on 9th July 2025. 2. Please provide a copy of the Cabinet Secretary’s final itinerary for the Japan event in September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202600500522
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence to the First Minister regarding A Fresh Start with Independence: FOI release

For the period 8th October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence received by the First Minister (or his Private Office) which mentions the paper A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498546
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to works on the Carlinden Burn site: EIR release

1. All internal and external correspondence relating to reports of potential unauthorised works on the Carlinden Burn site since PR listing. 2. Any enforcement assessments, internal debates, site visit notes or decisions regarding whether such works occurred. 3. Any correspondence with the applicant relating to site ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500496904
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation mentioning Irvine Welsh and Scottish Fiscal Commission: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which is to/from or mentions Irvine Welsh from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498587
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ecological, wildlife and habitat information for Carlinden Burn: EIR release

1. All ecological, ornithological, wildlife or habitat surveys submitted since the PR listing. 2. Any internal SF evaluations of ecological adequacy or mapping accuracy. 3. Any correspondence identifying missing features (ponds, wetlands, riparian zones, species records). 4. Any revised mitigation proposals discusse...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.12(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500497173
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic regarding A Fresh Start with Independence: FOI release

For the period 8th October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence received by the Deputy First Minister (or her Private Office) which mentions the paper A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498553
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Catholic Church communications regarding the COVID pandemic: FOI Review

Original request 202500493077 All information and communications generated, received, sent and retained about the COVID Pandemic and/or the elderly, disabled and NHS Nursing personal between the Scottish Government and Scottish Catholic Church regarding the dates of 1/1/2020 all the way through to the date of 1/1/2023...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500497845 Review of 202500493077
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI Review

Original request 202500494428 You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.21(4) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498562 Review of 202500494428
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector