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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Traffic light sequence report for A96 Aberdeen: EIR release

Traffic Light Sequence Report or similar document which provides the following information: i. the sequence of lightsii. the time interval settings for each phase in the sequence of the lightsiii. any variation or alternatives to the above settings, e.g. at different times of the day; controlling the junction of Nort...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Wellboats chemical licensing and related database information: EIR release

'Information on well boat licences issued by MS-LOT to fish farm operators to permit the discharge of chemotherapeutants. Please provide copies of all well boat licences and copies of well boat licence returns detailing chemical use. Finally, please clarify whether the use of chemical via well boats is included in the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence/Paperwork: Transport assessment for Highland Council application: FOI release

Re: FOI request about Transport Assessment for Highland Council Application 17/05667/FUL A copy of all correspondence by letter, e mail (or copied into e mails), minutes of meetings, and transcriptions of phone calls, in connection with the above planning application and associated Transport Assessment by ARUP. This ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Escapes from Marine Fish Farms:FOI release

Copies of the initial and final notifications as submitted in relation to escapes from marine fish farms, together with all correspondence and information held relating to any such escapes, covering in 2016 and 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Information on the organisation's energy management system: EIR release

Details of the organisation's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who provides the software to the org...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Energy, Public sector

Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and Onshore Development: EIR release

'Can you please provide all correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers/officials and the Red Rock Limited regarding the Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and associated Onshore development in East Lothian? In email dated 01st May 2018 you requested information "over the past 12 months.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 46 attachments
Published
2018-06-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited project: EIR release

'The Cable Laying Strategy Revision 8 and Approval Letter is not available on your website. I also note there has been no comment regarding the Popper & Hawkins report.' 'Please advise if Marine Scotland are going to await such a document before issuing other consents? Under the Environmental Information Act and the F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) 34 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with SEPA regarding sewage treatment at Gairloch: EIR response

Details of all meetings, conversations and other communications between staff, officials and/or members of the Scottish Government, and the staff or other representatives of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in connection with proposals for modification of Scottish Water's sewage treatment and/or efflue...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Water regarding Gairloch sewage treatment: EIR release

Supply the details of all meetings, conversations and other communications between staff, officials and/or members of the Scottish Government and the staff or other representatives of Scottish Water in connection with Scottish Water's various proposals for modification of its sewage treatment and/or effluent discharge ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Flooding complaints on M9 April 2017-April 2018:FOI Release

M9 - Northbound - between J2 & J3 Could you please provide me with all information regarding complaints of flooding from April 2017 to April 2018 and also can you clarify if anything has been done to rectify the area? As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

East Lothian Council/Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm: EIR release

Correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers/officials and East Lothian Council regarding the Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and associated Onshore development in East Lothian over the past 12 months. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding and correspondence in relation to Oxfam projects: FOI release

Details of all funding provided by the Scottish Government to Oxfam (including Oxfam Scotland, Oxfam UK and Oxfam worldwide). Details should include the amount and the purpose it was given. Details of correspondence (including letters, emails and records of any phone calls) between Scottish Government Ministers and off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 38 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's energy management system: EIR release

Information regarding the Scottish Public Pension Agency's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence on golf course proposal Coul Links Sutherland: EIR release

You asked for all information in our possession showing or tending the entire communications between the Department of Food, Rural Affairs and Agriculture (DEFRA) and the Scottish Government and/or Scottish Natural Heritage showing or tending to show the extent to which DEFRA has communicated any request, information o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

M8 on Eastbound Carriageway: fatal incident report: EIR release

'I would like a copy of the report into the investigation that Transport Scotland said would be undertaken following a fatal RTA on the M8 in 2009, as stated in this news report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7844476.stm Could you also clarify if the Health and Safety Executive were involved in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Proposed ban on exporting live animals outwith UK: EIR release

(a.) Advice received by Scottish Ministers which informed their recent decision not to support a UK wide ban on the export of live animals outside of the UK, including advice not only from agricultural departments, but also that from the Scottish Government animal welfare division and any other advice received by Minis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Marine licence reference 05636-15-0: EIR release

Information requested in relation to marine licence reference 05636/15/0. You asked: "…what was provided to support the application in terms of supporting reports, documents etc."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.11(2) 74 attachments
Published
2018-04-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Perth and Kinross Council planning application 16-02156-AMM: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like to request copies of all emails and other correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government relating to Pe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Habitats Regulation Assessment: EIR release

Full copies of the following documentation: a. The Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) (Issue: Proposed use of UW High Explosives - Atlantic Salmon - River Dee SAC) b. The Appropriate Assessment (AA) (Issue: Proposed use of UW High Explosives - Atlantic Salmon - River Dee SAC) c. Comments and advice issued by SNH o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposed Hunterston oil rig and other developments: EIR release

Can you please tell me how to access the MS planning and licensing documents in connection with proposed Hunterston oil rig and other developments. I am aware of the planning documents lodged with local authority but would like to know if MS has any other material relating to this and future planning proposals for the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Implementation of Low Emission Zone: EIR release

1. Information sent to local authorities, namely, Glasgow City Council, Edinburgh City Council, Dundee City Council and Aberdeen City Council regarding the implementation of Low Emission Zone, 2. An outline to councils detailing the funding allocation to implement these zones, 3. Email correspondence between Transpor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Shiant Island Recovery Project: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence pertaining to the Shiant Island Recovery Project

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 52 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority Planning Appeals: EIR release

1. Any correspondence since 2012 between the DPEA and Government Ministers or between the DPEA and the Planning and Architecture Division referring to the subject of 'effective five-year housing land requirement'. 2. The source of, and documented details of a standardised calculation methodology which must be used by ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.12 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Acoustic Deterrent Devices, predator control and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on ADDs (Acoustic Deterrent Devices), predator control and salmon farms since 3 May 2017, including an updated version of the spreadsheet of 2 June 2017, and any correspondence with SNH, salmon farming companies, SMRU, St Andrews University, RSPCA, RSPCA Assured, Freedom Food, supermarkets and any other per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electronic dog training collars and prong training collars: EIR release

Copies of all documents and information relating to electronic dog training collars and prong training collars presented to the Scottish Government by the Dog's Trust, Kennel Club and RSPCA. This would include any scientific studies, case studies, statistics and reports on their use or effects on dogs. I'd further lik...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector