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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Correspondence regarding the management of badgers: EIR release

Copies of documents to and from the Scottish Government contained in our correspondence database which covers the management of badgers, including badger control and covering the period 2018 to 2020.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000093548
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Closure of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: FOI release

On the closure in 2016 of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 1. Details and names of all internal and external parties consulted by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh regarding the proposed closure in 2016 of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as a year-round contemporary art space. The pro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000084692
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Satellite tagging and tracking of raptors: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Land & Estates, Scottish Gamekeepers Association, BASC, Countryside Alliance and the GWCT relating to the satellite tagging and tracking of raptors, from 1 January 2018 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000083079
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Natural Research and Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform correspondence: EIR release

All email correspondence between Minister Roseanna Cunningham (and civil servants working on her behalf) and the research team at Natural Research regarding the production of Scottish Natural Heritage Commissioned Report No. 982, Analyses of the fates of satellite tracked golden eagles in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(6) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000080700
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Lobbying to exempt grouse shooting from COVID-19 restrictions: FOI release

Details of all lobbying of the Scottish Government and its Ministers from organisations, entities and persons concerned in grouse shooting, in relation to the restrictions placed on the congregation of persons for the management of the spread of COVID19; Details of lobbying and representations made to the Scottish Gove...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2020-10-15
Reference
FOI/202000088452
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Poisoned white-tailed eagle found dead on a grouse moor: FOI release

“how many separate pieces of correspondence did the Scottish Government receive in relation to the illegal poisoning of the white-tailed eagle found dead on a grouse moor in April 2020 having been poisoned with a banned toxin.”

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000076073
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Big cat ‘sightings’ evidence: FOI release

1. any information relating to reports, sightings, encounters with or evidence of ‘big cats’ in Britain, specifically in Scotland; 2. any photographs of interest which may show any unusual animals or secondary field evidence, such as predation on livestock or unusual carcasses suspected to be the work of a big cat; fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-10
Reference
FOI/202000064829
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Potato holdings by size & region: EIR release

A current frequency distribution table, showing the Scottish holdings with potatoes by region and size group

FOI/EIR released 95 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-20
Reference
FOI/202000066360
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Licence to control beavers in Scotland: EIR release

1. a) how many Beavers have been killed under licence in Scotland since the Beaver reintroduction programme started in 2016? 2. b) a reason for any Beavers who have been killed to be supplied.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.19
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000045336
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Licences to control beavers in Tayside: EIR release

Ssummary figures covering May to the end of December 2019 showing (a) the number of licences granted for the lethal control of beavers in Tayside; (b) the number of beavers killed under those licences, and how; and (c) other non-lethal control measures carried out.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000035516
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Grouse Moor Management Group full cost of Werritty review: FOI release

A breakdown of the FULL financial cost of the recent Werritty review on grouse moor management. You've previously provided me with information about Prof Werritty's hourly rate and the number of work days he was paid for. However, I would also like details of ALL expense claims paid to Professor Werritty and any of his...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000021424
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Mossmorran Petrochemical Works, Fife Ethylene Plant, ExxonMobil correspondence: EIR release

You asked “for all correspondence, notes of meetings and telephone calls and any other documentation referring to the Mossmorran Petrochemical Works/Fife Ethylene Plant/ExxonMobil involving ministers (particularly but not exclusively Paul Wheelhouse and Roseanne Cunningham) or members of their offices.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000019447
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Natural Heritage further correspondence: FOI appeal

Any and all records held by the SG (including letters, emails, minutes and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, all since and including 23 June 2014) of the process (including any consideration of an invitational and/or public consultation process) leading to the drafting and publication of paragraphs 8 and 9...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.20 10 attachments
Published
2020-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00577 - Appeal
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government and Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence - licensing of wild hawking falcons: EIR release

You asked for: Copies of advice/communications SNH gave/had with Scottish Government on the licensing of wild hawking falcons which led to its inclusion in regulation, possibly the WANE Act 2011.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-03
Reference
FOI/202000014009
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Questions concerning the legal status of Zero Waste Scotland: FOI review

Zero Waste Scotland is not listed under any of the categories detailed in the national public bodies directory. (https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-public-bodies-directory/pages/other-significantnational-bodies/) 1. Is this due to its particular legal status (please advise on what type of body Zero Waste Scotl...

FOI cost limit 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.21(4) s.5 s.12
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000015871
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence: FOI appeal

Any and all records held by the SG (including letters, emails, minutes and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, all since and including 23 June 2014) of the process (including any consideration of an invitational and/or public consultation process) leading to the drafting and publication of paragraphs 8 and 9...

FOI unclear 80 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/19/00577 - Appeal
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Ministers and Alan Werritty correspondence concerning the Grouse Moor Management report: FOI release

You asked for: All drafts of the Werritty report into grouse moor management communicated between Prof Alan Werritty (or his team) and Scottish Government Ministers. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and the author (or his team), from the time of submission, and receipt of the first draft by Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011709
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform visit to Coca Cola factory: EIR release

You asked for any documentation pertaining to Roseanna Cunningham’s visit to the Coca Cola factory on 23.1.19. This should include any letters, emails, briefings, and notes of conversations (including telephone) pertaining to the visit.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000011574
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Whitesands Proposal and Public Enquiry: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information relating to the Whitesands Proposal and Public Inquiry. You asked for the information below covering the period October 2018 to 2 December 2019 relating to the Whitesands Proposal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000014586
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Numbers of offences under the Protection of Badgers Act 1992: EIR release

You asked for details of the number of persons who have been tried, successfully or otherwise, and/or convicted of offences covered by the Protection of Badgers Act 1992 as amended by the Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011.

FOI/EIR not held 65 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000012386
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Chair of the Grouse Moor Management Review Group finances: FOI release

You asked for: “the full financial details of commissioning Professor Werritty to Chair the Grouse Moor Management Review Group, from conception in 2017 to the delivery of the group's report in Dec 2019.”

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-30
Reference
FOI/202000010774
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Local authority provision of waste disposal: FOI release

My previous request related to the present legislation governing the provision of sites by Scottish Local Authorities for the FREE Disposal of Household Waste. Your answer directed me to section 45 of The Environmental Protection Act, a section which deals with the Collection of Controlled Waste. For clarification lets...

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.45 s.51 s.1B s.8 s.53 s.45(3) s.4 s.19
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000011654
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fox hunts - information and statistics: EIR review

1) How many registered hunts are there in Scotland? If possible, I'd like this broken down by location. 2) Since 2002 to date, how many foxes have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down into cause of death. 3) Since 2002 to date, how many pups (baby foxes) have been killed by hunts? I'd like this broken down...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/201900010192
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Galloway Council correspondence regarding Private Finance Initiative (PFI) waste: FOI release

You asked: I would like to request under FOI a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding the waste PFI since the start of 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/201900009236
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Executive Circular 6/1995: EIR release

You asked for Scottish Executive Circular 6/1995 as amended June 2000 (also known as “Revised Circular 6/95”) or, if that Circular is no longer current, a copy of the updated Circular/other document.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-07
Reference
FOI/201900008726
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector