Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

11,099releases indexed
19,072attachments found
28.7avg calendar days
4,403partially withheld
2023-10-02oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2824 s.20 2437 s.34(1) 2118 s.39(2) 1920 s.30 1721 s.17(1) 1465 s.25(1) 1326 s.10(4) 1159 s.11(2) 933 s.29(1) 703 s.2 586 s.6(1) 478

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 743 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 632 releases · 29.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 437 releases · 29.3 avg days Marine Directorate 406 releases · 26.4 avg days Population Health Directorate 404 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 354 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 334 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 332 releases · 23.9 avg days
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Derogation from Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) contracts: EIR release

You asked for ‘information and correspondence involving the Scottish Government and its agencies relating to decisions to allow a derogation from Agri-Environment Climate Scheme contracts on the Western Isles to allow early cutting of grass crops that would otherwise not have been allowed (for the ostensive purpose of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500497647
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: FOI request

1. Any briefing prepared in advance of the start of Stage 3 proceedings on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill for Scottish Government Ministers. 2. Any speaking notes provided to Mairi Gougeon in advance of Stage 3 proceedings for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491343
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural

Correspondence regarding Regional Food Fund to Appetite for Angus: FOI release

You asked for records specifically regarding the grant awarded through the Regional Food Fund to Appetite for Angus, to support the rebrand and relaunch of Producers of Angus Markets (PAM), including: 1. A copy of the original funding application submitted by Appetite for Angus, including any supporting documents such...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.2 s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-29
Reference
FOI/202500481467
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations and register: EIR Review

Original request 202500478305 1. Copies of all the guidance, template documents, checklists and any other documents used by RPID to make screening opinions under the 2017 EIA Regulations. 2. All information held in respect of the referencing system which is used to allocate reference numbers to entries on RPID’s publ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-23
Reference
EIR/202500483645 Review of 202500478305
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations and register: EIR release

1. Copies of all the guidance, template documents, checklists and any other documents used by RPID to make screening opinions under the 2017 EIA Regulations. 2. All information held in respect of the referencing system which is used to allocate reference numbers to entries on RPID’s public EIA register.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.21 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-05
Reference
FOI/202500478305
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) citizen engagement platform queries: FOI release

1. Do you currently use a citizen engagement platform? 2. If yes, which platform(s) or tools do you use? 3. What is your annual expenditure on this platform? 4. When does your current contract with the supplier end (month and year)?

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.3
Published
2025-09-30
Reference
FOI/202500480440
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Data on consultants hired to help administer agricultural support payments: FOI release

In terms external consultants that have been hired by the Scottish Government to help administer agricultural support payments could you outline: 1. The total number of consultants that have been involved since 2016? 2. Could you list the duties or functions carried out by the consultants since 2016? 3. Could you sh...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2025-07-07
Reference
FOI/202500459422
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA) information on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity: FOI release

You asked for a response to five questions relating to ‘Staff, training, and procurement on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity’ in SASA. 1) The number of roles across all components of your operations, directorates and management structures, expressed in numbers of full-time employees (FTE), that are mainly or exclu...

FOI unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-09
Reference
FOI/202500455206
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Animal industry queries: EIR release

1. E-mail address in Scottish Government who can answer any enquiries related to the animal industries. 2. List of all partners Scottish Government has with companies and organizations in the animal industries, and their contact details and their executives’ contact details. 3. Written information on what increases t...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.9 6 attachments
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500447642
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS): EIR release

1. How many applicants are currently receiving funding from LFASS. 2. In relation to Q1, how many applicants have received funding which was due in 2022/23? 3. In relation to Q1, how many applicants have received funding which was due in 2023/24? 4. In relation to Q1, how many applicants have received funding which ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.1
Published
2024-10-14
Reference
FOI/202400432905
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) Eradication Scheme Consultation: FOI release

You asked for information related to the recent BVD eradication scheme consultation, namely: 1. What criminal offences will be created under the proposed legislation? 2. When the offences will become law? 3. The current members of the BVD Advisory Group? 4. By what method were the members of the BVD Advisory Group ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400421220
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Woodland creation targets on agricultural land: EIR release

Information regarding woodland creation targets on agricultural land, or a 'trees on farms' target. The Climate Change Monitoring Report, Chapter 7: Agriculture, Policy outcome 6 (area of woodland on agricultural land) assessment is "on track" for this indicator. 1. Can you please advise what, if any, the target is f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400416502
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Film and television production revenue for Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture (SASA): FOI release

For the tax years 2014/15 to 2022/23 inclusive, please would you please fully disclose the following details, breaking the figures by year: 1. How much revenue has been received by your organisation for services rendered to film and television productions? This could include location rental, permits and all other serv...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400419844
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Rural Support Draft Plan: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between Scottish Government Officials within the Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate regarding a draft Rural Support Plan. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timelin...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.27T s.3
Published
2024-06-17
Reference
EIR/202400406979
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Rural payments and payment commitments for property in Scottish Borders: EIR release

1. Please could you provide a breakdown for all Rural Payments and/or Payment commitments for the last 10 years made to this property in the Scottish Borders. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme Payments. 2. Please provide the individual(s) and/or organisation(s) receiving these payments. 3. A detailed breakdown ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-04-10
Reference
FOI/202400396614
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector