Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

9,099releases indexed
14,350attachments found
27.1avg calendar days
3,606partially withheld
2024-01-12oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,606 unclear 2,485 not held 1,406 released 651 already published 356 cost limit 328 clarification 139 withheld 100 transferred 28

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2389 s.20 1874 s.34(1) 1798 s.39(2) 1572 s.30 1471 s.17(1) 1236 s.25(1) 1126 s.10(4) 972 s.11(2) 785 s.29(1) 618 s.2 546 s.3 411

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 578 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 547 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 357 releases · 27.2 avg days Marine Directorate 352 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 350 releases · 25.4 avg days People Directorate 287 releases · 24.0 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 270 releases · 31.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 267 releases · 38.8 avg days
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Wind turbine information and the impact of artificial intelligence on energy usage: EIR release

I would like to know how many wind turbines in Scotland will need to be decommissioned in the next 10 years. I would like to know how many wind turbines are currently running in Scotland that cannot currently be recycled. I would like to know is AI having an impact on the amount of energy that we will need to keep pr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
EIR/202600505205
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills”: FOI release

All correspondence sent or received by the First Minister (or his office) which includes the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills” between 8 October 2025 and 2 April 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600513724
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Climate change policy package: EIR release

You asked for On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
EIR/202600512906
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) correspondence: EIR release

Further to the delay in publishing a National Energy Strategy for Scotland, I am submitting this Freedom of Information request to ascertain the Scottish Government's current thinking and the evidence that underpins that current position. In particular, I am interested to learn how the Government's position has been i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
EIR/202600512326
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Community and locally owned energy operational capacity and number of installations by local authority: FOI release

The Energy Savings Trust have recently published the latest edition of the Community and Locally Owned Energy in Scotland report covering the figures for 2025: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/report/community-and-locally-owned-energy-in-scotland-2025/ Table 2 in Appendix B shows that Local Authority ownership is 215...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512512
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Fingleton review of nuclear regulation correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence, emails, reports, memos or other recorded information in 2025 and 2026 relating to the Fingleton review and the UK Government's subsequent announcement, including any discussions with UK Government representatives.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
EIR/202600512328
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund queries: EIR release

Information relating to the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund. Question 1: (a) Why has the Grant Agreement between Rock Road and the Scottish Government not been signed? (b) When is the Grant Agreement expected to be signed? Question 2: You state that the ScotZEB scheme is a legacy scheme under Subsidy Cont...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.81
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
EIR/202500498729
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Copy of Local Electricity Network Coordination Group minutes: FOI release

Local Electricity Network Coordination Group minutes. The last set of Minutes for this group was 22nd August 2024. It states that the next meeting was scheduled for 21st November 2024. No further minutes seem available online. Can I obtain, or be directed to, a copy of minutes for all subsequent meetings and if the n...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498422
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Energy Advisory Board minutes: FOI release

The last published minutes for the Scottish Energy Advisory Board (link below) are from September 2024. Has the board met since then? If so, why have the minutes not been published? When will they be published? https://www.gov.scot/groups/scottish-energy-advisory-board/

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498488
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Carbon Calculator for Wind Farms on Scottish Peatland: EIR release

1. “Update and Version History – a) A complete version history of the Calculator, including dates on which any component of the model's methodology or empirical inputs was reviewed, revised, or updated since its original publication. The version currently being provided to applicants as a spreadsheet by the Energy Cons...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600511024
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy Skills Passport information: EIR release

Information pertaining to the uptake and usage and funding of the Energy Skills Passport.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510500
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Black Law Wind Farm s36 Application IEC 3/34: EIR release

“I would like to submit a FOISA request for a copy of the above (Black Law Wind Farm) s36 application and all related documentation, which was consented in 2004 and is not available through the ECU’s online portal.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 10 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202300382353
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Kennoxhead Windfarm condition 5 documents: EIR release

Copies of the following documents pertaining to Condition 5 of the Kennoxhead Windfarm: The radar mitigation scheme submitted by the Company to the Scottish Ministers for approval (full text of scheme) The Scottish Ministers’ written approval of the submitted scheme (or any variation thereof) Any correspondence betwee...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(5) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
EIR/202600509439
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and energy sector communications: EIR release

Copies of all communications from 1 July 2024 to today between Gillian Martin and/or senior officials in her office (in her role as Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy between July 2024 and June 2025 and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy since June 2025) and senior executives from the followi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600507525
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Water supply failure in the Scottish Borders copy of the response: EIR release

A copy of the response issued to John Lamont MP about the water supply failure in the Scottish Borders.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600510531
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Flat roof installations conducted via the Warmer Homes Scotland/Heat in Buildings programme: EIR release

The disclosure of technical data under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR). This request concerns flat roof installations conducted via the Warmer Homes Scotland / Heat in Buildings programme within the Isle of Lewis and Harris durin...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600503603
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information regarding ministerial responsibility for determining energy consents: EIR release

Please provide the following information in relation to the transfer of responsibility for Electricity Act 1989 consents to the Minister for Public Finance on 18 December 2025: Decision-making The date the decision to transfer responsibility was taken. The person(s) or office(s) that made the decision. Any ministeria...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
EIR/202600503900
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Geoengineering documentation: EIR Review

Original request 202500498898 1) Confirmation and authorisation a) Confirm whether the Scottish Government is participating in, supporting, or complicit in any SRM/geoengineering or weather modification programme affecting Scotland. b) If any such activity exists or has existed, identify who authorised it (office/role...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.5 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) s.6(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
EIR/202600502914 Review of 202500498898
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Projects awarded funding from the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF): EIR release

A full breakdown of projects that were awarded funding as part of the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF). Please break down by financial year and provide as much detail on possible on each project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
EIR/202600502967
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

UK Energy Profits Levy documentation: EIR release

Your request, covering the timeframe from 1 September 2021 up to 26 May 2022 inclusive, asked for: 1. All correspondence, briefings, representations, or communications (including, but not limited to, emails, letters, minutes of meetings, internal briefing notes, WhatsApp or other messaging app messages, and any attach...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202500496916
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Spittal to Beauly overhead power line project documentation: EIR release

Under FOISA, please provide all communications between the Energy Consents Unit and SSEN Transmission (and/or its agents or consultants) from 30 October 2025 to the present, relating to the Spittal–Beauly 400 kV OHL application (ECU00006008). Please include emails, letters, meeting notes, and any correspondence concern...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501983
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority correspondence on Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) electricity transmission projects: EIR release

Under the FOI act, I am requesting that copies of correspondence, submissions or any formal objections from local authorities or relevant bodies in relation to the electricity transmission projects associated with the ASTI programme. Some of the projects associated: Beauly to loch Buidhe 400kV reinforcement Loch Buid...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501727
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy correspondence regarding renewable energy infrastructure: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, within the last two months. Any correspondence sent from Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, without the last two months. Any briefing notes provided to Gillian Martin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600502258
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit (ECU) officials meeting with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) and Scottish Power: EIR release

1. In the period 1 January 2025 to 28 January 2026, on how many occasions have officials at the Energy Consents Unit met with SSEN, Scottish Power, or any other company involved in the transmission or distribution of electricity in Scotland (please specify). 2. In the period 1 January 2025 to 28 January 2026, on how m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600503902
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Peterhead Carbon capture project, from 1st September 2025 to 7th January 2026. I am aware of a meeting between the Energy Consents Units and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
EIR/202600500660
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector