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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Glenmore River catching history: EIR release

“Historic numbers of salmon and sea trout caught each year within the Glenmore river… tabulated data from your electronic database”. The database holds records from 1986-2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200324441
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspections of Marine Cage Fish Farms: EIR release

Information relating to onsite inspections carried out by Marine Scotland on fish farms operated by Mowi Scotland Limited in the sea cages located on the West coast of Scotland in each of the calendar years 2019, 2020 and 2021. We sought further clarification from you by email dated 15 August 2022 and you responded the...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200315581
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet: EIR release

1) “How much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet has been rolled out in the period September 2021 to the present day? 2) In total how much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) has been rolled out in Scotland’s fishing fleet? 3) What has been the cost to the Scottish Government of rolling out Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315389
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs): EIR release

I shall be pleased if you will provide me with certain information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and/or the Environmental Information Regulations with reference to a statement in the National newspaper that bears to have been issued by Scottish Government, on the subject of acoustic ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.8(1) s.8(2) s.6(9) s.8(5) s.6(7)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salvage site information regarding sunken barge off Portree coast: EIR release

“Could you please provide information on the alleged incident at Bakkafrost Scotland's Portree salmon farm? Marine Scotland is listed above on the distribution list. Presumably, if there has been a toxic leak, then Marine Scotland would have been notified and would have been involved. Further information on this allege...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality of cleaner fish in relation to Scottish Salmon production: EIR release

Information ‘relating to reporting of unexplained mortalities of cleaner fish in relation to Scottish Salmon production’. Specifically you requested information from January 2017 to the present (15 August 2022), as follows: 1) Have, as part of the requirements of the Aquatic Animal Health (Scotland) Regs 2009, any inst...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.23(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-01-05
Reference
FOI/202200315694
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

European Protected Species (EPS) licences and Acoustic Deterrent Device (ADD) use: EIR release

1. MS currently accept that ADDs cause disturbance and can cause hearing injury. Why did MS not act on the SNH advice in 2017, as per below? 2. MS have extended the deadline for fish farm applications to 15th January. (i) Will MS agree to publish the applications on the website? (ii) If not, could MS explain their reas...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.11(1) s.9 s.45 4 attachments
Published
2023-01-04
Reference
FOI/202200324154
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200330793
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Media Management Tools: FOI release

1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with the supplier 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date 4. Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for th...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-12-07
Reference
FOI/202200328482
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea lice count on wild sea trout: EIR release

The sea lice counts on wild sea tout spreadsheet published on the Scottish Government website includes entries for Blackwater Camus Dubh All in Argyll You asked for “the approximate location of these sampling sites”. In later correspondence, dated 26 October 2022, you emailed me directly amending your request and ask...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-11-18
Reference
FOI/202200325656
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shellfish landing data ICES 40E7 and 41E7: EIR release

Data from the Shellfish Form1 landings data. Specifically landings data for ICES rectangles 40E7 and 41E7 detailing the following: Species Landed weight Number of pots Month Year For the most recent 5-year period available (e.g. 2016 to 2020 or 2017 to 2021)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-10
Reference
FOI/202200319892
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Construction license for project 00009721: EIR release

Some further requests re the latest version of the construction license for this project 00009721 issued in April 2022. 1. I have been able to download a copy of the CEMP submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.7, but can't see the OEMD you say has been submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.5. Please upload a c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314425
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

North Sea and West of Scotland landing obligation statistics: EIR release

"Any data Marine Scotland holds regarding compliance activities on the Landing Obligations in the North Sea and West of Scotland. How many compliance checks related to the Landing Obligations have been conducted in the North Sea and West of Scotland (combined or separately) since the implementation of the legislation? ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200314187
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Firth of Clyde herring landings data collection methods: EIR release

"A list of the methods used to collect herring landings data on the Firth of Clyde in the years 2011 to 2021. For reference this data was published in the Scottish Government’s Herring in the Firth of Clyde consultation here: 2. Proposed TAC - Herring in the Firth of Clyde - setting the total allowable catch for 2022: ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200316315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Trade in Wrasse & Lumpfish by Salmon Farms: EIR release

Further information on mortalities, welfare problems and diseases of cleaner fish on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020’ and made specific reference as follows. Please include any photos, videos, documentary evidence and any data on cleaner fish mortalities, welfare and diseases (including sea lice) Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200277100
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719. This should include all internal Scottish Government correspondence, as well as any correspondence with other parties such as Marine Scotland or Crown Estate Scotland. For ease of reading, you queried if this could be supplied chronologically, going f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-25
Reference
FOI/202200312013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electrofishing for razor clam: EIR release

Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 7 June 2018 in Oban. Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 17 July 2018 in Edinburgh.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200312773
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Global Energy Nigg Limited - Marine Licensing: EIR release

In reference to the online public register of marine licences - Nigg Energy Park East Quay - 07068/07069 (Attached). Item 2.5 Contractor and Vessel details, this information is listed as being "as per annex two", however annex two is not included, can you please provide this? Item 3.4.4. Can you please provide details,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-18
Reference
FOI/202200310189
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore MPA fisheries management measures: EIR release

The area km2 (and/or % sea area) where bottom towed gear is now banned from 0-6nm, 6-12 and 12-200nm/ EEZ around Scotland. For offshore I think it will just be the deep sea MPA’s so far? This request for information was followed by a clarification where you stated, “I am interested in all areas where bottom towed gear ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200311410
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspections carried out by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Mowi's Farms: EIR release

You requested the following information: (a) The total number of inspections carried out by FHI at Mowi's Farms during the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. (b) In relation to each (a) inspection, the mode of the inspection at each farm (ex. in person, by phone, on papers only, etc). (c) The total number of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200305419
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Due diligence checks conducted on Scotwind project partners: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland or Marine Scotland relating to due diligence checks conducted on Scotwind project partners involved in the successful applications announced on 17 January 2022. On the same day you also clarified as follows: “Further to my previous e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-05
Reference
FOI/202200305293
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS Data Request: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 49F1, 50F1, 49F2, 50F2 for the 3 month period of April 2022 - June 2022 (inclusive)" and that "speed and nationality information be included as a minimum".

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-05
Reference
FOI/202200308112
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS Data: EIR release

VMS Data from the January 2019 - December 2021 for numerous ICES rectangles.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200287736
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Costs of co-management: EIR release

For each year from 2008 to the present (2022) please provide:- 1. The direct costs to the Scottish Government of administering ‘co-management’ including: a. Costs of IFG/RIFG management and administration b. Associated expenses paid to attendees of IFG/RIFG meetings c. other general expenditures by the Scottish Governm...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.10(4)A s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
202200281673
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Differences in figures between the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review and the Scottish Government catch data: EIR release

For “an explanation why the catch of salmon for the 34 fishery districts reported in the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review (29,016 fish) totals 1,110 fish more than in the official Scottish Government catch data (27,906 fish)".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200308703
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector