Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Source Documents on Jellyfish inside and around salmon farms: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 15 September 2023 which you made as part of your request for a review of our response to your original EIR case reference number 202300372264. Your request You asked for us to: “provide the source documents and the 'advice' cited above.” For context, by "above", you are referring to ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300376448
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Anonymised VMS data September and October 2022: EIR release

Further to EIR/202300351843, and noting that you rely on the exception under regulation 11 (2) of EIR, the following vessel information on a non-identifiable basis (i.e., disclosing the presence of any vessels within the coordinates and timeframes requested, but not disclosing the name of any such vessels). All vessel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-01
Reference
202300356656
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR review

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 115 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.6(1) s.1 s.10(4) s.5 s.6 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-17
Reference
EIR/202200290995 Review of 202200272637
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Definition of Protected Marine Areas in Scotland: EIR release

Please define what Marine Protected Areas are in Scotland? As various formats of ‘MPA’s are already being used by the Marine Scotland Directorate, please expand this definition for each different classification? Please supply examples of where and how these different definitions have been used in the marine environment...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.19 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-17
Reference
202300364330
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefing notes for Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition Committee: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Máiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition, in advance of her appearance before the Committee for Net Zero, Energy and Transport on 27 June. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 22 attachments
Published
2024-01-15
Reference
202300363841
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Red Rock Power Ltd and the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) and employees or representatives of Red Rock Power Ltd, concerning the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, 1st May 2021 - date. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4) s.11(2) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300359053
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

JDH Exploration Ltd Crown Estate Mineral Exploration Licences: EIR release

The original paperwork relating to the granting of Crown Estate Licenses to JDH Exploration Ltd for mineral exploration in South West Scotland, and the actual licenses awarded. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200306578
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board appeal decision: EIR Release

Please be advised that the Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board is likely to appeal your recent decision not to grant a licence to shoot seals. In order to produce a properly informed appeal, we request you provide us with the full advice received by MS-LOT in making this decision including, but not limited...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.20 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200306967
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Various inspections reports: EIR release

The following inspections reports: 2021-0391 FS1101 Etive 3 (Port na Mine) 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0392 FS1112 Etive 4 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0393 FS1288 Etive 6 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0394 FS1067 Inverawe (East) Etive 2 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0588...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.01 20 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200316875
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice on River Naver seal licence application: EIR release

While not entirely surprised to receive a blunt no to the seal licence application for the Naver it was still disappointing. Particularly so given the very restricted geographical area and circumstances within which just ONE seal was applied for. Don't get me wrong here, my own feeling is that I don't want anything kil...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 6 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200309045
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice on River Spey seal licence application: EIR release

In response to the rejection letter of 7 June to our 2022 application for a licence to kill or take seals to conserve seals or other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants, dated 18 February 2022, we have a number of concerns in relation to the licensing process including, but not limited to MS-LOT’s interp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200306814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353503
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Fisherman's Federation meeting with Michael Matheson: EIR release

On January 17 2023 representatives from the Scottish Fisherman's Federation held a meeting with Michael Matheson. The purpose of the meeting was recorded as: "To raise SFF's concerns with the Cabinet Secretary about the impact on fishing of the expansion of offshore wind in Scottish waters and to discuss the future of...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300353741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Crown Estates Scotland on ScotWind: EIR release

All records of correspondence and notes of meetings between the Scottish Government (including Marine Scotland) and Crown Estate Scotland between 1 February 2021 and 24 March 2021 which relate to ScotWind, including such material as relates to the Scottish Government being informed that the leasing process was being pa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 s.10(5) 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200312008
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch data for rivers since 1952: EIR release

the salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Barbreck Nell Oude

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300338388
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Electrofishing trials official scales and approved diver list enquiries: EIR release

During and since the start of the electrofishing trial in 2018, how many vessels have had the catch weighed on their return to port using official Marine Scotland calibrated Scales ? During and since the start of the electrofishing trial in 2018 how many divers are on the approved Marine Scotland diver list? As the in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300339938
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on reducing emissions from the fishing industry: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) within the Scottish Government regarding reducing emissions from the fishing industry, since May 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200293896
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Montrose Harbour and Aberdeen Harbour marine licences: EIR release

Marine Licence 00009326 Montrose Harbour I note the UKD Marlin has been recently dredging Montrose Harbour around 8/5/22. I note from the above licence that dredging is not permitted from 1/4/22 to 31/5/22 unless a mitigation plan has been agreed with the Scottish Ministers. The UKD Orca also carried out dredging ju...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200299941
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence received by Scottish Ministers about HPMAs: EIR release

I would like to ask for the correspondence received by Scottish Ministers about HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas), specifically from fishermen, since the consultation was announced last year on 12 December. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-17
Reference
202300360044
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the SG and the UK Government covering the issue of HPMAs: EIR release

“I would like to ask for the correspondence between the Scottish government and the United Kingdom Government covering the issue of HPMAs since 01 December 2022, up to the present. Specifically I would like sight of this correspondence if possible, should that not be possible I would like the date and the name/position...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.1 8 attachments
Published
2023-10-13
Reference
202300360035
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Most recent report and/or briefing on Broad Bay no-take zone: EIR release

I would like to ask for the most recent report and/or briefing on Broad Bay no-take zone. In particular I am looking to understand what records the Scottish Government currently has about the marine habitat in that location and how biodiversity has been effected since the no-take zone was introduced. As the informatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300363454
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding Static Gear (Creels): EIR Release

A. Copies of all information held by the Marine Directorate/Marine Scotland in relation to reports of Static Gear (Creels) lost in the period 25/05/2023 to 13/07/2023. B. Copies of all the information held by the Marine Directorate/Marine Scotland in relation to reports of Static Gear (Creels) being towed through in th...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(1) s.10(5) s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
EIR-202300367084
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

During and since the start of the Razor Clam Trial from 1st July 2023 to 23th August 2023 how many Vessels has breached the Health and Safety Diving Regulations of terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms If any Beaches of Diving Regulation where iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(6) s.11 s.11(2)
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300372756
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breaches of biosecurity in salmon farming since 1 September 2021: EIR release

Information relating to breaches in biosecurity in salmon farming since 01 September 2021. You also specifically requested a copy of a letter referenced in the published report for case 2021-0258.

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-07-25
Reference
FOI/202300340514
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland site visits to Isle of Luing and Torsa Beag Causeway 2021/22: EIR release

“MS inspectors visited to asses, and subsequently oversee remediation works on the unlicensed, (therefore unlawful) Causeway development between the Isle of Luing And Torsa Beag between September 2021 and August 2022. Please supply: 1. All the dates and times at which MS staff arrived and departed from the site. 2. ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.44
Published
2023-07-25
Reference
FOI/202300362529
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector