Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,675releases indexed
40,556attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,405partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,405 unclear 7,407 not held 3,245 released 1,585 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5158 s.20 4436 s.34(1) 3735 s.39(2) 3597 s.30 3004 s.17(1) 2932 s.25(1) 2526 s.10(4) 2063 s.11(2) 1622 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 28 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,315 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 979 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 964 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 703 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 666 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Net Zero advertising campaign expenditure and information: FOI release

1. “Could you provide the full costs of all net zero advertising campaigns from the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on, i.e each advert and associated spend? 2. Who came up with the idea of the driving less one and the reasons behind it?”

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520636
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Group Protection Treaty Roundtable and Human Rights Incorporation and Implementation Oversight Board meeting minutes, presentation and notes: FOI release

You asked for 'Could you supply minutes/notes from all meetings held between the Scottish Government and Engender, plus briefings written for them, between February 1 2026 and March 25 2026?-Could you limit this to Equality, inclusion and human rights directorate?'

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/Human Rights Incorporation and Implementation Oversight Board
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence mentioning former First Minister and Former SNP Chief Executive for a specific date: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions or is to/from Peter Murrell or Nicola Sturgeon, from the last three weeks?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520520
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to The Fisheries Cottage, South Queensferry: FOI release

You asked for copies of all internal correspondence, emails, letters, reports, meeting minutes, briefing notes, site visit logs, and any other recorded communications within or between the Scottish Government (including any of its directorates, departments, or agencies, such as Marine Scotland or Historic Environment S...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520228
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Communications in relation to The Fisheries Cottage, South Queensferry: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence, emails, letters, meeting minutes, phone logs, notes, and any other recorded communications between the Scottish Government (including any of its directorates, agencies, or representatives) and Gladstones Property Investment Managers (or representatives acting on their behalf)...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520227
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

A82 Pulpit Rock resurfacing roadworks: EIR release

You asked for all documentation in connection with the resurfacing works completed from 27 October 2024 to 30 October 2024 on the A82 Pulpit Rock (CS228_2023) including: Works order Works risk assessment Quantities of materials used Any plans in connection with the works Any worksheets completed in connection with the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
EIR/202600524756
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial requests for remote participation or absence from parliament due to campaigning: FOI release

Could you supply all ministerial leave slips/all documentation held giving permission to SNP Ministers to campaign in Aberdeen South, between June 1 2026 and the date of this FOI?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600523748
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government communications regarding Water Bill: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails / letters) concerning a 'Water Bill'. Any Scottish Government briefings produced on the subject of a 'Water Bill', and the minutes of any meetings in which this subject was discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
EIR/202600520218
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fujitsu e-Counting Contract: Human Oversight, Audit Trail & Post-Horizon Risk Assessment: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Scottish Government's contract with Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of electronic vote counting (eCounting) services for the 2022 Scottish Local Government elections and subsequent by-elections. You asked an overarching question in the background section of your e...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600520309
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutoring in secondary schools: FOI release

Projects or scoping exercises for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tutoring tools, and/or tuition/teaching tools for secondary school pupils, including: 1. Any current or planned contracts, tenders, frameworks or procurement activity. 2. Any documents, briefings or guidance on the use or procurement of AI tutoring tools ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.5 s.6 s.2 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600521163
Directorate
Education Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and UK Government regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund: EIR release

I am writing to make a Freedom of Information request on the correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government on their negotiations in relation to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund and agreements on method of disbursement.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
EIR/202600520250
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Local authority education services and Waid Academy complaint data: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to school pupils across Scotland. For each academic year from 2015–16 to the present, please provide: 1. Total number of formal complaints received concerning 1.1. Waid Academy and 1.2. its primary feeder schools, 1.3. Fife Education Services 2. Categories of compl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.70 s.1 s.2 s.17(1) s.20
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600520103
Directorate
Education Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

DG Communities & External Affairs senior management data: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act, please could you provide the following information for the Scottish Government – Communities & External Affairs: A current list of senior management and key post holders, including: Job title Post holder name Work email address (where held) Work telephone number (where held) An u...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600521762
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communications involving Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code: FOI release

All communications involving the three Independent Advisors on the Ministerial Code since March 13th 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600520439
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Laurencekirk Junction upgrade: EIR release

May I please have a copy of the following between January 1 2026 and today's date 1. All external correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the Laurencekirk south junction upgrade first announced in 2016 2. All Internal correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the Laurencekirk south junct...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
EIR/202600538188
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

WAVE Trust donation offer to former Deputy First Minister: FOI release

I am requesting the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), relating to the donation offer made by Mr Hosking prior to the meeting between the then Deputy First Minister and representatives of the WAVE Trust on 1 June 2022. This request concerns matters not addressed in FOI/...

FOI already published 55 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.17(1)
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600535933
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Executive Team workshop details: FOI release

1. The job title/role and grade of the individual who authorised the away day/team-building event held at a coastal venue in Fife for eight senior officials, reported to have cost approximately £10,000. 2. An itemised breakdown of that £10,000 cost, including venue hire, catering, facilitator/consultancy fees, and any...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.21
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600533548
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Invoice in relation to executive team workshop: FOI release

In relation to FOI/202600515352, please provide copies of all receipts, itemised invoices, and corporate credit card statements associated with the expenses detailed in FOI/202600515352.

FOI released 95 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600533933
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence sent from specific e-mail addresses to specific email addresses: FOI release

1. Copies of any emails sent by addresses with the handle ‘@gov.scot’ to email addresses with the handle ‘@snp.org’ during the period 1 January 2019 - 5 June 2026 2. Copies of any emails sent by addresses with the handle ‘@gov.scot’ to email addresses with the handle ‘@staff.snp.org’ during the period 1 January 2019 -...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.27(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600520240
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Parliament's Transport Committee briefing materials and MV Glen Sannox media requests: FOI release

1. All briefing documents prepared for the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport in relation to his appearance at the Scottish Parliament's Transport Committee on 9 September 2026. 2. Any news briefings prepared for or shared with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport on 9 September 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-08
Reference
FOI/202600537223
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Committee briefings and media monitoring reports: FOI release

- Any briefings prepared for Stephen Flynn, the cabinet secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, regarding his appearance before the Scottish Parliament's transport committee on September 9, 2026. - Any media monitoring reports which were send to or prepared for Mr Flynn, and/or his private office or any other ass...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-08
Reference
FOI/202600537603
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Documentation for Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport's appearance at the Transport committee: FOI release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for Stephen Flynn ahead of his transport committee appearance on September 9? 2. Could you all supply all documentation related to this appearance, including analysis and correspondence?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-08
Reference
FOI/202600537615
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing pack for Cabinet Secretary's Transport Committee appearance: FOI release

The complete briefing pack prepared for and/or provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Stephen Flynn MSP, in advance of his appearance before the Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee on 9 September 2026. This should include any annexes, speaking notes, anticipated questions and answers, lines to take, ba...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-08
Reference
FOI/202600537215
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity WAVE Trust: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the charity WAVE Trust during the past five years, from 1 January 2021 to the present date [31 August 2026, the date of your request]. This should include, where held: Emails and other written correspondence; Letters and formal communications; Meeting no...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 16 attachments
Published
2026-10-07
Reference
FOI/202600535203
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector