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

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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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Ness district and River Moriston SAC - Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE): EIR release

"Information on the rivers Ness and Moriston", clarified to "rod days and CPUE of the rivers Ness and Moriston and Oich" on the 11 November 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100254211
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Helen Mary (ROS785) being detained: FOI release

Could you under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act please supply us with the conclusion of this case as it never became public knowledge.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100247357
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to fish farms: EIR release

Information concerning the details of hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to a number of fish farm sites. You also asked for some specific details concerning the application of the model in general terms and in relation to the sites specified.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100247510
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of parliamentary debates and independent reviews into Aquaculture in Scotland: FOI release

Since 2016 there have 2 parliamentary debates and 2 reviews into aquaculture in Scotland as outlined here: The regulatory landscape is contentious, made clear during the 2017 and 2018 Parliamentary fish farming debates. The impetus for change goes back many years and there are a number of reports highlighting the need ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100249008
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas: FOI release

"Marine Scotland Compliance's submissions to the Procurator Fiscal relating to all cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas and areas subject to mandatory fishing areas (seasonal and/or permanent) which have been heard in court in 2020 and in 2021 to date, as well as any correspondence received...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.35 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100248056
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding compliance of ADD's: EIR release

I would be grateful for any further news of the Compliance Plan being prepared by Marine Scotland Compliance regarding the use of ADDs and other predator control methods within the finfish industry. Please provide a copy of that Plan. Please also provide full details, including the returns made by operators, of the su...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100248102
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Discussion held between Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and Loch Durat Ltd: EIR release

Information relating to all correspondence and communications between the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and Loch Duart Ltd with regard to the Clashnessie Bay salmon farm as may have occurred between March and August 2021. On 6th October 2021, you modified your request to include September 2021 within the timescale det...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-11-19
Reference
FOI/202100244454
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information held relating to rainbow trout farms operated on Loch Etive: EIR release

All information held by yourselves [communication directed to the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate] concerning the rainbow trout farms operated on Loch Etive by Dawnfresh, such information to cover the period January 2021 to the present day’. Further, it was stipulated that you anticipated that ‘such info...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100244449
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 47F1, 49F1 and 50F1: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangles for the period of July 2021 – September 2021 (inclusive): 47F1; 49F1; 50F1. Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244888
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’: EIR release

I request VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 01/07/21 15:30 and 03/07/21 15:30Z and again between 14/07/21 22:15 and 16/07/21 22:15 The area is boxed by lat and lon N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’ Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels during the ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244859
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) information: EIR release

Your request made reference to a positive test result for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) virus recently identified through the Scottish Government’s Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance programme, from sample taken from a fish farm site in Scotland. This surveillance confirmed the presence of a non-pathogenic strain of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100234467
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Survey of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

Marine Scotland has conducted a survey of the Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) in use at present on Scottish marine fish farms. Can you please supply an electronic copy of the results of this survey, showing all the farms using ADDs and the types, number and specifications of the ADDs in use at each farm.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100241460
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Causeway raising between the islands of Luing and Torsa: EIR release

“The very recent raising of a causeway between the islands of Luing and Torsa gives rise to some serious concerns. This is a channel which has been used for decades by sea paddlers, both as a short cut from Arduaine to the western entrance to Cuan Sound, and as a safer passageway in a navigable waterway for paddling gr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100243353
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR release

1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clauses required amendment regarding Queen'...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Demersal fish caught in Scottish waters: EIR release

Please provide information on how much demersal fish in total was caught in Scottish waters by the vessels you listed in years 2019, 2020, & 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100239726
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon and Sea Trout catch data: EIR Appeal

Whether Scottish Ministers (the Ministers) complied with the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (the EIRs) in dealing with his request for 2019 Salmon/Sea Trout catch data.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI-130/2021-Appeal
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 40E7, 41E7, 42E7, 40E8, 41E8, 42E8 and 41E9: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangles for the period of June 2018 – June 2021 (inclusive): 40E7; 41E7; 42E7; 40E8; 41E8; 42E8; 41E9. Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100234853
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine and fisheries monitoring: EIR release

1. When did you check foreigners landing into our ports? 2. When did you weigh their landings? 3. When did you last log down fish species? 4. When did you log down fish sizes? 5. When did you check vessels at sea? 6. When did you check fishing licenses? 7. When did you check crew lists? 8. When did you check garbage lo...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.12 s.40
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100229173
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Discussions held between Marine Scotland and Defra officials: EIR release

Details of correspondence and meeting between Marine Scotland and Defra officials in relation to the first round of international exchanges.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100227939
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 47F1, 50F1 and 49F1: EIR release

Following a FOI request (Ref FOI/202100140360) submitted on 19th January which was responded to initially on the 5th February. This request was for VMS data for the year of 2020. VMS data from September onwards in 2020 was unavailable due to migration to a new data system, however it was expected that the data would be...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228857
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scientific testing and impact of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs): EIR release

Please provide information on scientific testing and the impacts of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) since 1 January 2020. Please include emails, letters, data, reports, scientific studies, assessment and any other information from manufacturers of ADDs (e.g. OTAQ, Ace Aquatec & GenusWave), salmon farming representati...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100226663
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 50F1: EIR release

Please provide Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangle 50F1 over the entirety of 2019, including the following parameters: Record time/date, Vessel Nationality, Lat, Long, ICES Rectangle, Course and Speed. If at all possible, please also provide data on vessel size (length, tonnage), status (fishing or n...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228494
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands meeting with SPPO: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218180 I understand that Mr Tavish Scott, representing Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, held a meeting with Ms Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 10th June 2021. I would like to request a copy of the Minutes of this meeting please. Your request for rev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100227775 review of 202100218180
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data of vessels in a region in July 2021 : EIR release

I require VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 12:00 – 18:00 on the 2/7/2021 and again between 20:00 – 06:00 15/7/2021 into 16/7/2021. NW corner 57° 25.747N 1° 44.847W NE corner 57° 25.747N 1° 41.634W SW corner 57° 22.785N 1° 44.847W SE corner NE corner 57° 22.785N 1° 41.634W Please...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100225630
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector