Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,681releases indexed
40,568attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,409partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,409 unclear 7,407 not held 3,246 released 1,586 already published 704 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5159 s.20 4437 s.34(1) 3736 s.39(2) 3598 s.30 3004 s.17(1) 2932 s.25(1) 2526 s.10(4) 2064 s.11(2) 1623 s.29(1) 1230 s.2 1230 s.3 961

Timeline

2026-10 34 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 1,316 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 667 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Correspondence sent by the Permanent Secretary to the UK Cabinet Secretary: FOI release

Please could I have a copy of any emails, letters or texts sent by the Permanent Secretary to the UK Cabinet Secretary in the last 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520669
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust: FOI release

Please provide all written material exchanged between the Scottish Government and Scottish Futures Trust since 18 December 2020 that mention the design of sanitary facilities in new build Scottish schools, or mention the School Premises (General Requirements and Standards) (Scotland) Regulations 1967.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.19 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520654
Directorate
Education Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministers attendance at FIFA World Cup: FOI release

You asked for, regarding the 2026 FIFA World Cup: For each of the following categories (1) Scottish Government Ministers, (2) Scottish Government officials, and (3) other Scottish Government staff, please state: a) How many individuals will be attending any World Cup matches or associated events, funded in whole or i...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1)
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520944
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister’s site visit to the A9 Dualling, Tomatin and Moy: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney's trip to Tomatin to Moy on February 10, from between January 15 2026 and March 15 2026?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
EIR/202600520326
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documentation mentioning Professor of Human Geography at University of Oxford: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis which is to/from or mentions Danny Dorling from the last month.

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600523152
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Approved brown tourist signs on the Scottish trunk road network: EIR release

A list of the approved brown tourist signs across your network. Specifically, I am requesting a list of the names of the attractions, destinations, or places that currently hold an approved tourist sign. If you also hold the location data (e.g., coordinates or road segments) for these signs, I would greatly appreciate ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
EIR/202600523166
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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