Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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Communications between the Director of Law Reform at the Law Society of Scotland and the former Finance Secretary: FOI release

Information contained in all documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government, in relation to any meetings (including numbers of, locations), communications and discussions between Michael Clancy of the Law Society of Scotland and Finance Secretary Derek Mackay until Mr Mackay quit th...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514522
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Documentation relating to the provision of vehicle recovery services during works on the M8: EIR release

Full disclosure of all documentation, contracts, agreements, and associated records relating to the provision of vehicle recovery services during the planned works on the M8 Junctions 16 to 17 (Woodside Viaduct). This request is made on the basis of operational concerns arising from multiple incidents in which the con...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514396
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine litter information: EIR release

Can you provide any statistics or other information that records how many tyres are washed up on our beaches, the cost of disposal and how you are working with the marine industry and ports to reduce this antiquated practise.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514606
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

International journeys undertaken by Senior Civil Service staff in the last two financial years: FOI release

Permanent Secretary, Directors General and Directors' international travel in 2024– 25 and 2025–26, a breakdown of the purpose, cost, size of party and justification, including dates of travel, reasons for travel over weekends, the class of travel, and whether a given journey was the cheapest option available to the pu...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514235
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Bankruptcy and Debt Arrangement Scheme information: FOI release

1. Can you disclose paperwork issued to debtors and the forms they may be required to fill in but not limited to award of sequestration and or forms which are required to be filled in as part of the supervision process during bankruptcy. Full administration bankruptcy Minimal asset process Debt Arrangement Scheme 2. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513794
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme (HIBS) tender documents: EIR release

All documents that would have been available - whether publicly, on any supplier tendering portal or on specific request - to any suppliers that expressed interest in bidding for this tender at the time? Examples include (but are not limited to): 1) the Contract Notice and any attachments, 2) the full specification ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514191
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Solway Half Net River Annan salmon sampling data: EIR release

When restrictions were first put on killing Solway Salmon by the half netters there was a spell where they were allowed to keep a limited number but the stomachs had to be observed before the fish were returned to the netters. Was any information recorded about what was found and if so how do i get to view it.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514098
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NatureScot's Nature Investment Partnership and Aberdeen's aCANIF programme correspondence: EIR release

1) All communications to and from NatureScot regarding Aberdeen investment management company’s participation in NatureScot's Nature Investment Partnership and/or Aberdeen's aCANIF programme, dating from 1 September 2025 to date, including but not exclusively, emails, memos and reports sent by any medium 2) Copies of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514232
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Podcast transcript for Preparing for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election: FOI release

Any intranet posts and comments on or about the Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board between February 1 2026 to April 13 2026.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514538
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Enforcement of sea fisheries regulations on commercial fishing vessels: EIR release

Thank you for your response. We are of course disappointed about your decision to refuse our request, also in light of the positive responses we received from all other fisheries authorities we approached with similar requests (MMO, Welsh Government, DAERA and the IFCAs). Moreover, your refusal notice surprised us beca...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(5) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513782
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland M8 junction 6a traffic management information: EIR release

I am writing to submit a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I am requesting all information held by Transport Scotland relating to roadworks and traffic management at or around Junction 6a of the M8 motorway on or around 14 March 2026, including both the eastbound and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514588
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding NHS Scotland staff receiving a day off for the World Cup: FOI release

The following information regarding the announcement that NHS Scotland staff will receive a day off on 15th June 2026 due to the Scottish Men’s Football team playing in the World Cup: 1. The total estimated financial cost to the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland of granting this additional public holiday to NHS sta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513757
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Director General Corporate/Chief Operating Officer recruitment exercise information: FOI release

1) the number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Corporate/COO. 2) the number of internal vs external candidates at application and 3) then at interview stage. 4) The number of appointable candidates internally and externally. 5) Please also release any and all information relating to this campaign which ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600513922
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

County Parish Holding (CPH) number data: EIR release

I am requesting the geographical framework data used to generate County Parish Holding (CPH) numbers in Scotland. Specifically, I require a spreadsheet or list containing: All active 2-digit Scottish Agricultural County Codes (CC) (codes 66 through 98). All active 3-digit Scottish Agricultural Parish Codes (PPP) mapp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600515416
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Tech Scaler communications between specific individuals: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the operational delivery, ecosystem engagement, and management of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking communications involving [REDACTED (section 38(1) (b)] (in his capacity as VP Regional Engagement at CodeBase/Techscaler) and Nick Murray (...

FOI already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600515748
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy work from home policy and office occupancy rates: FOI release

Please include the following information for the following years 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26(so far): Copies of your work from home policy for staff for each year. If the data exists, office occupancy rates. The most common work from home policy that staff adopt.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514694
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands salmon farming briefing notes for the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

The briefing notes on salmon farming provided for Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon ahead of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting 11th March 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514016
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minutes of the Scottish Hydrogen Industry Forum (SHIF) meetings: EIR release

Copies of the minutes of the Scottish Hydrogen Industry Forum (SHIF) meetings held in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5)E 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600513860
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3) information: EIR release

1. Copies of the applicant eligibility and application scoring criteria and/or evaluation matrices, and all guidance and other documentation referred to and applied by the decision maker(s) when assessing and determining: a. the eligibility of the applicants; b. the relative merits and/or scores of applications submit...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.8 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600513699
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistics and laws governing the welfare of farmed animals in Scotland: EIR Review

Original request 202600513816 Farming Statistics for Scotland 1. We understand that you are responsible for the conduct of the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture in Scotland, and publish data on the results of this survey including farmed animal populations across Scotland as a whole. Can you please provide ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600513818 Review of 202600513816
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding mid-market rent (MMR) properties within Hilton Garden City Rosyth development: FOI release

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to the Hilton Garden City development in Rosyth, Fife. I am seeking information relating to the funding, agreements, and policy framework underpinning the Mid-Market Rent (MMR) properties within this development and their s...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514613
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Information regarding the removal of an Osprey nest: EIR release

You will see from the attached that Nature Scot, to whom I addressed my original FoI request, have stated that the information on which the Scottish Government made the decision not to offer further protection to nests of some migratory birds, notably Osprey, is no longer available to them. I am therefore redirecting t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
EIR/202600514236
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector