Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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967 matching releases

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited: EIR release

'AOWFL, as per your own statement, state that they have been in discussions with local fishermen. You don't get any more local than me, Donald Trump and others who I am in contact with. Under the FOI, please provide evidence of such discussions.' 'On 26 March 2013, Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL) received c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Surveillance sightings and VMS position data: FOI release

You requested surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles 40E7, 41E7 and 41E8 for period 2015 and 2016.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

European Protected Species licensing: EIR release

I have assumed from your references to Scottish legislation and your location that you are interested in how European Protected Species (EPS) licensing works in Scotland or in Scottish waters. My answers should be read in the context of matters for which the Scottish Ministers have devolved responsibility. You asked f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.44(2) s.15 s.39 s.43 s.49 s.9 s.46 s.42 s.41
Published
2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Monthly net fishing returns within Don District 1952-2017: EIR release

The monthly net fishing returns submitted by the proprietors for the following coastal net fishings within the Don District from 1952 until 3 July 2017: Millden FishingsBlack Dog FishingsEigie Fishings (or also called Eggie)Berryhill FishingsTarbothill FishingsNether Don Fishings

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland Science catch data: EIR release

You asked the following questions in relation to a Marine Scotland Science document: Using Catch Data to Examine the Potential Impact of Aquaculture on Salmon & Sea trout, published online on the Scottish Government website and dated January 2016. Who asked Marine Scotland Science to provide an independent assessment ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Surveillance sightings and VMS position data: FOI release

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles 41F1, 41F2, 42F1 and 42F2 for period 2013 to 2016.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Application for moorings at Loch Etive 3: EIR release

You asked for us to "confirm whether the application for moorings at Etive 3 has yet been advertised. In any event, please could you send through the application and all documents submitted by Dawnfresh, and any correspondence between Dawnfresh and MS in relation to that application. Please may I also receive full info...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence s.11(2)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Complaint correspondence relating to inspection of Easdale Harbour: EIR release

Copy of MS's letter to the complainant and any further correspondence with the complainant other than his initial letter 2 copy of George's report resulting from his inspection of Easdale Harbour.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.11(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Crown Estate : FOI release

You asked for the content of all correspondence between Scottish Government and UK Government, and Scottish Government and Royal Family, relating to the Crown Estate within the last 12 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.41 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles: FOI release

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles 51F0 and 51F1 period 2016; statistical rectangle 43F1 period 2007 to 2010 and statistical rectangle 42F1 and 43F2 period 2007 to 2016.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Farmed cleaner fish utilised by Scottish aquaculture sector: EIR release

1. How many individual wild wrasse and wild lumpsuckers were inputted to Scottish salmon farms for use as cleanerfish in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2. For each year's total number, what are the percentage of different wild species of cleanerfish used, ie a breakdown of the total number by species: Labrus berg...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.3 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore wind and marine renewables health and safety: EIR release

"… all health and safety breaches must be reported to yourselves and Scottish Ministers, then please provide, under the FOI, a copy of such report. Further to this, I'm also advised that the aforementioned lidar device broke anchor and ended up in Collieston Bay. Once again, another serious breach of health and safety ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group: EIR release

Minutes of meetings of the Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group (Marine Scotland Science and Marine Scotland Policy were part of this steering group), from 2011 until it was disbanded. Copies of any guidance documents, briefing papers, overviews or explanations given to Scottish Government Mi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pontoon's condition in Easdale: EIR release

I request under Freedom of Information that you supply me with a copies of all correspondence related to this matter including the complainant's original correspondence with Marine Scotland. Relates to complaint about a pontoon's condition in Easdale.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 14 attachments
Published
2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on Merck and chemicals in salmon farming: EIR release

Information on Merck - the owners of SLICE (Emamectin benzoate) - in relation to the use of chemicals in salmon farming since 1 January 2013. Details of any discussions, correspondence, internal briefings, emails and any other information relating to Merck and the use and impact of SLICE (Emamectin benzoate) via the PA...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector