Scottish Government FOI Index

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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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2,557 matching releases

Cockplay woodland scheme Environmental Impact Assessments: EIR release

I am requesting information under FOI legislation from Scottish Forestry in respect of the Cockplay woodland scheme which was designed by landowner Buccleuch Estates together with their agent Tilhill in 2016 and would like all information that relates to Environmental Impact Assessments from 1 January 2010 to the EIA a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500460870
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between Unite and the Scottish Government regarding Grangemouth: EIR release

Could you supply all correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Unite, and any correspondence mentioning Unite and Grangemouth, plus any minutes/notes from meetings held between Unite and the Scottish Government about Grangemouth, from the last three months

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500461146
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Design and approval materials of the Cockplay woodland development: EIR release

All materials related to the design and approval of the Cockplay, Langholm, woodland development which received EIA consent in 2016. Cockplay is a 356ha development (contiguous with the current 1050ha Warblaw site), that was developed by previous landowner Buccleuch. Please include copies of all the maps and paperwor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500460894
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy and Climate Change Directorate communications on energy, oil and gas taxation and climate policy: EIR Review

Original request 202500458432 Copies of all communications from 1 May to 1 September 2024 between officials in the Energy and Climate Change Directorate and senior executives or officials at the following organisations relating to Scottish and/or UK policy on energy, oil and gas taxation and climate policy. Aberdeen ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500461908 Review of 202500458432
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government Employees within Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. In each year since 2007-08, or as far back as data goes, how many individuals were employed within the Energy Consents Unit. 2. In each year since 2007-08, or as far back as data goes, how much funding has been allocated to the Energy Consents Unit.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: EIR/202500462456
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector, Work and skills

National Gas Transmission PLC funding allocation: EIR release

You asked for “I would like to know if the £2million committed by the Scottish Government (as detailed here https://www.gov.scot/news/fast-tracking-scotlands-energy-transition/) to explore how a pipeline could transport Carbon Dioxide from Scotland's central belt to the North East has been allocated? If it has been al...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-07-15
Reference: EIR/202500461914
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Agri Environmental Climate Scheme - planting or replanting of hedges data: EIR release

You asked for how many metres of hedging has been approved but are not yet claimed? For this request, please include as much information on the beneficiaries as possible as part of yourresponse and thenumber of metres per beneficiary. Please only include information on applications that have been approved but are not...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.45 s.82 s.94 s.17 s.1 s.32 s.75 s.85 s.67 s.50 s.42 s.95 s.46 s.66 s.58 s.72 s.91 s.20 s.10 s.92 s.15 s.40 s.39 s.25 s.49 s.68 s.34 s.71 s.78 s.53 s.74 s.83 s.65 s.88 s.97 s.43 s.13 s.99 s.56 s.14 s.90

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: EIR/202500461586
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Grangemouth Oil Refinery closure information: EIR release

1. The date on which the Scottish Government was first informed about the Petroineos closure of the Grangemouth Oil Refinery. 2. A copy of the communication (letter or email) that informed the Scottish Government about the closure. 3. A copy of the reply from the Scottish Government that acknowledged the news of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: EIR/202500457101
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Exploration for oil and gas and low-carbon jobs correspondence: EIR release

You have asked for a range of information across multiple parts. This response covers the following parts of your request: 1) All correspondence between Ministers, Special Advisers and Officials relating to the policy proposal for a presumption against new exploration for oil and gas in the Scottish Government’s Draft...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: EIR/202500458970
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Code of Practice for Litter and Refuse notifications on Scottish Trunk Road network: EIR release

In Schedule 7 Part 1 of the 4th Generation Term Contract for management and maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road network, Para 4.34.8 requires -"The Operating Company to notify the local authority in writing, with a copy to the Director, if the standard of cleanliness falls below that required by the Code of Practice...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500461021
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Project Willow correspondence and information: EIR release

1. All correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps, meeting minutes, etc.) involving the Scottish Government regarding Project Willow and the Project Willow report. 2. All correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps, meeting minutes, etc.) involving the Grangemouth Future Industry Board regarding Project Willow and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500457610
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry Spring/Summer Forestry Plans at Dalbuaick: EIR release

Can I please request a copy of RSPB's written consultation notes for the relevant HRA?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-03
Reference: EIR/202500458051
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

City of Edinburgh Council’s proposed Supplementary Guidance on Developer Contributions and Infrastructure Delivery for City Plan 2030 information: EIR Review

Original request - 202500453451 Correspondence, documents or consultation responses from, or submitted to, the Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate by any other Scottish Government department or directorate, public authority or local authority providing their consideration of the City of Edinburgh Counc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-03
Reference: EIR/202500457744 Review of 202500453451
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Establishment of Offshore Wind Directorate: EIR release

“The date when the Offshore Wind Directorate within the Scottish Government was established, and the number of meetings arranged by the Directorate since that date with trade unions, organisations supporting those in fuel poverty/poverty, or groups promoting community energy ownership.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-07-03
Reference: EIR/202500466681
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information on the use of biomass boilers: EIR release

All briefings/analysis done by the Government/for the Government on the use of biomass boilers, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: EIR/202500458610
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ocean Farm 2 working group information: EIR release

The membership of, any documents produced by and a schedule of meetings for any working group established regarding "Ocean Farm 2", an offshore salmon farm in pre-planning stage by SalMar Aker (Ocean). The formation of such a working group was planned at a meeting on 24 June 2024. As such you may limit your search for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: EIR/202500461059
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 Gritting Blackford to Greenloaning: EIR release

How many times was the A9 southbound stretch from Blackford to Greenloaning gritted/de-iced in the 12 hours preceding 0930 02/01/25? When was the last time the A9 southbound stretch from Blackford to Greenloaning gritted/de iced prior to 0930 02/01/2025? What your current standard practice is for gritting the A9 Southb...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500461189
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Speed control equipment outages A75 Springholm: EIR release

You asked numerous questions in relation to the speed activated VAS units and traffic halt signals in Springholm. For ease of reference I have listed your questions in our response below. 1a. Why has the current western Springholm A75 road resurfacing been programmed in multiple phases creating almost a 4 week gap bef...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1C s.1F s.1H s.2

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500458268
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between BP employees and Scottish Government: EIR release

“For the period 1st January 2024 - date, please provide: 1. All correspondence between employees of BP and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Marine, and Offshore Wind. 2. All documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) between employees of BP and rep...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500453144
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Information regarding footpath upgrade between Borders General Hospital and Tweedbank roundabout: EIR release

With regard to the footpath upgrade between Borders General Hospital and Tweedbank roundabout you asked for the following: Business Case and/or board report approving the scheme Budgeted cost of scheme, and Actual cost of scheme

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: EIR/202500459226
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Gritting times of the A90 near Laurencekirk: EIR release

To understand the gritting of the A90 near Laurencekirk in October 2023. I would like to know what time(s) of the day that the road was gritted across the month of October.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: EIR/202500461050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation and correspondence on 20 minute neighbourhoods: EIR release

2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including reports, analysis, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, about 20-minute neighbourhoods, from the last three months? 4. Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes from me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: EIR/202500454580
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Speed control outages on the A75 trunk road at Springholm: EIR release

You asked for information related to speed control outages on the A75 trunk road at Springholm and the 20mph roll out. For ease of reference I have listed your questions in our response below. 1a. Why is the community of Springholm being left to endure a situation where almost half of the vehicle activated speed contr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3A s.3C

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: EIR/202500458128
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Union Bridge in Keith landslip damage costs breakdown: EIR release

"I am writing to request a breakdown of costs associated with the works to repair landslip damage at Union Bridge on the A96 in Keith: https://netrunkroads.scot/a96-union-bridge-in-keith/ Please supply a breakdown of costs incurred for specific areas, including temporary traffic lights, feasibility studies, the work i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: EIR/202500469182
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A737 Dalry Bypass scope of works: EIR release

The scope of works to the verge and technical reasonings behind such of the A737 Dalry Bypass verge between Blair Road overbridge and the Hillend roundabout. Current TM provisions have been set up since Monday 12th March 2025 for a period of 12 weeks. As a practicing Civil Engineer working towards Chartership, I am ke...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-24
Reference: EIR/202500458127
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport