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

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 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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Benchmark PLC correspondence - trials of CleanTreat system in Scotland: EIR release

“Please include any new information relating to CleanTreat and the treatment of well boats discharges including details of any meetings and correspondence with Benchmark and other companies. Please include information relating to "high level talks to facilitate trials of the [CleanTreat] system in Scotland".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/19/02443
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project: EIR release

“Please find our WD Letter dated 21 November 2019 where we make a FOI-Request for Information concerning Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/19/02068
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch statistics for catch return figures: EIR release

You asked for the catch return figures for the last 10 years for the following SEERAD codes; 94/61 (Rod fishings – Lower Water Beats 1 and , Brae Water Beats 2, 3, 4, 5 (G Castle)) 94/100 (Lower Water Beats 2 (part) and 2 (Speymouth AA)),

FOI/EIR released 100 score 9 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02523
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project correspondence: EIR release

"a REVISED FOI-Request for Information concerning Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.”

FOI/EIR released 75 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea Lice Policy correspondence, breaches and reporting: EIR release

You requested information in relation to the Scottish Government's Sea Lice Policy (https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0054/00547487.pdf) relating to 2018 only, specifically: How many Warning Letters were issued to finfish farm operators? Please provide copies of each. Please list each of these by operator and by date of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-11
Reference
FOI/19/02333
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour minutes and correspondence: EIR release

You asked for “I wish to recieve the following information with regards to the Aberdeen Harbours dealings with Marine Scotland: 1) copies of minutes of meetings held between Abredeen Harbour Board and Marine Scotland between March 2018 and September 2019. 2) copies of emails or other written correspondence between Ab...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/02158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland (MS) rights under Fisheries Act documentation: FOI release

all information and documentation pertaining to your [Marine Scotland’s] rights under the Fisheries Act (this refers to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 2003); a copy of all correspondence between you [Marine Scotland] and the Cabinet Secretary relating to access at Gualin; and details...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-01
Reference
FOI/19/02312
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea Lice Policy - warning and advisory letters, breaches, enforcement notices: EIR release

You requested information in relation to the Scottish Government's Sea Lice Policy (https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0054/00547487.pdf) relating to 2019 only, specifically: 1. How many Warning Letters have been issued to finfish farm operator? Please provide copies of each. Please list each of these by operator and by d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02212
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wild wrasse fishery - introduction of voluntary control measures correspondence: EIR release

You asked for all correspondence between the Scottish Government, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and both the SSPO and salmon farming companies relating to the wild wrasse fishery since the introduction of voluntary control measures for that fishery.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FoI/19/02176
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Further information requested on photos of farmed salmon: EIR release

You asked for ‘information since 1 June 2018 in relation to photos of farmed salmon - over and above photos already disclosed via FOI’ to include photos obtained via FHI inspections, unannounced site visits, email correspondence with salmon farming companies, whistleblowers & vets and other sources correspondence, ema...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02133
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Coastal Communities Fund - correspondence to Roseanna Cunningham MSP: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence to Roseanna Cunningham in 2019 regarding the Coastal Communities Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02067
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Harvest application - Clauchlands shore on Arran: EIR release

You asked for “As a local resident on Arran I am writing to explore whether you retain documentation concerning this planning application which was submitted by Marine Harvest back in 2008. This was at a time when local authorities in Scotland were not involved with the planning process relating to marine aquaculture i...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-02
Reference
FOI/19/02077
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

St. Abbs Eyemouth Area - various fishing vessel questions: FOI release

“We are concerned that there may be possible incursions into the St. Abbs Eyemouth Area, protected by the Inshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing and Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2004 (SI 276) by fishing vessels using mobile or active gears which are likely to have an adverse impact on the Site. In particular we a...

FOI not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 s.4
Published
2019-09-30
Reference
FOI/19/01991
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland statutory enforcement action : FOI release

“…details of all statutory enforcement actions undertaken by Marine Scotland in the last three years. This should include dates, locations and descriptions of all actions, including, but not limited to, written warnings, fixed penalty notices, and verbal warnings. Where Fixed Penalty Notices have been issued, please in...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.31 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-24
Reference
FOI/19/01985
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various documents and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Envirocentre: EIR release

You asked for:- “a. Letter 024 attached to the email of 1.3.19 from EnviroCentre to MS-LOT b. The "Assessment" referred to in the 1st para of the email of 19.7.19 from Marine Scotland to Envirocentre, which was to be submitted by 16.8.19 c.The applicants' response to the request from MS in their email of 19.7.19 for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02061
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR release

“…enforcement outcomes (8 in total) between 16th August 2015 and 25th May 2019 - please see FOI doc attached - FoI/19/01234. 1 - I wish to request the names of boats and their owners in these cases. 2 - Can you tell me where each of these incidents took place? 3 - I also request copies of any letters sent to the abo...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FoI/19/01749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information regarding enforcement outcomes in MPAs. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications. You originally requested information on: “...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/19/01749 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Peel application for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening: EIR release

You asked for the following information:- “On the Marine Scotland New website there are 2 attachments relating to the Peel application for an EIA screening. I am interested in all other documentation regarding this additional information which has been provided since the original EIA screening. I would like any other ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01802
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Shetland Shelf Marine Protected Area (MPA) communication: EIR release

You asked for all communication between Marine Scotland, Scottish Ministers, Scottish Ministerial Offices and the JNCC regarding the West Shetland Shelf MPA, relating to the site’s ability to achieve its conservation objectives or activities which may have an impact on the site (regardless of whether this concluded imp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.12 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-30
Reference
FOI/19/01880
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland - Wild salmonid locational guidance and information: EIR release

You asked for the following information – Copies of powerpoint presentations presented to you by Marine Scotland Science staff on the 18th April 2019. All reports on the constraints and opportunities project sent to or presented by MSS to the Scottish Government’s aquaculture technical working group, and by MSS to the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-02
Reference
FOI/19/01408
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland: Fixed Penalty Notices issued due Gairloch incidents: EIR release

In relation to each of the two Fixed Penalty Notices issued as a result of incidents in Gairloch, can you tell us: the name of the recipients of the FPNs? the name and PLN number of the vessels being skippered in relation to each of the FPNs? the amount of each of the FPNs?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/19/01768
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea Lice data regarding Dawnfresh Loch Etive trout farms: EIR release

All information, including any correspondence with any party, as may be held by the Fish Health Inspectorate and/or Marine Scotland and/or the Scottish Government on: 1. The reporting of and/or publication of on-farm sea-lice data by Dawnfresh in relation to that company’s rainbow trout farms on Loch Etive. 2. Any on...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-31
Reference
FOI/19/01570
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Trial of Benchmark’s Clean Treat system: EIR release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments in the Scottish Parliament just now (online via https://www.scottishparliament.tv/), please provide information on Benchmark’s CleanTreat system. Fergus Ewing (in reply to Tavish Scott MSP) referred to Scottish agencies discussing a trial in Scotland. Please include any ema...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01398
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR Review

You asked for: 1. “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-31
Reference
FOI/19/01004 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) correspondence: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence, minutes and discussions, between the Scottish Government and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) over the last 12 months regarding the operation of the SSMO, its effectiveness and any requests the Scottish Government has made of the SSMO.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/01092
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector