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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Meetings with Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance: EIR release

Dates of meetings between Scottish Government Ministers, officials and special advisers and representatives of the Beyond Oil and Gas alliance and copies of any correspondence relating to the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance and Scotland's membership of it.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100254652
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance correspondence: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos) between Scottish Government ministers and the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance. Communication (including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos) within the Scottish Government regarding the Beyond Oi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100260383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Windfarm applications and appeals from 2018 to 2021: EIR release

Information concerning windfarm applications and appeals in the period 2018 to 2021; how many were accepted/rejected; and a list of those applications/appeals.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200273435
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cross Tay Link road: EIR release

1. Please provide copies of all correspondence Transport Scotland has exchanged with the DPEA regarding its consideration of DPEA case number CP0-340-6 since August 17 including copies of any documents shared. 2. Please provide copies of all correspondence Transport Scotland has exchanged with Perth and Kinross Council...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2022-02-21
Reference
FOI/202100264148
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Logiealmond Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

1. Please provide copies of all correspondence Scottish Forestry has received from individuals, groups and organisations responding to its most recent consultation concerning the proposed Logiealmond Woodland Creation Scheme, case reference 21FGS60387, which I understand started on October 8 and closed on November 4. 2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100263596
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Revocation of grounds for salmon farmers applying for seal licences: EIR release

"I am specifically seeking to understand the information available to Marine Scotland when they recommended the revocation of the relevant sections of the Marine Scotland Act as they related to salmon farmers ability to apply for last resort seal licences".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261135
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Military contribution to Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions: EIR release

You asked for the most recent percentage contribution that the military makes to Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions and separately to transport emissions categorised by air, land and sea.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.1
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200274616
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Red rocks flapper skate Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

1. Please list the legislation and other commitments which Marine Scotland is taking account of in deciding its permanent proposals for the protection of flapper skate within and around the MPA. 2. Please provide the scientific information which Marine Scotland have used to base their current view that it is “precautio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100259749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands fish farming and aquaculture meetings: EIR release

“All documents relating to meetings with regards to fish farming/ aquaculture that Ms Gougeon has taken part in since her appointment to this position. This should include, face to face meetings as well as remote or telephone meetings.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258228
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 tunnels at Charing Cross Glasgow: EIR release

1. When was the last structural survey carried out on the M8 tunnels at Charing Cross in Glasgow? 2. What were the findings of this survey? 3. How often are structural surveys carried out on the tunnels?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200276249
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with SEPA regarding Depositional Zone Regulation and fish farming: EIR release

Correspondence etc between SEPA and SG policy functions & departments in respect to the Depositional Zone Regulation from June 2016 to March 2017. And in respect to the completion and introduction of SEPAs new regulatory framework for fish farming from August 2018 to end of June 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258011
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data relating to foreign fishing vessels: EIR release

Foreign fishing vessels that have landed fish into Scrabster, Lochinver and Ullapool for the following information order the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). 1. How many vessels catches were physically inspected? 2. How much Tonnages of fish we’re landed? 3. How many fish species were recorded? 4. H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.7
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200269251
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland remit of A720 and M8 motorway junction: EIR release

"Using the Freedom of Information act, I would like to understand the precise stretches of road which fall under the remit of Transport Scotland on the enclosed section of map (covering parts of the A720 (Edinburgh City Bypass) and M8 motorway). Ideally I would like to get both a written and visual understanding of you...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-10
Reference
FOI/202100267106
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A84 trunk road inspection and defect records: EIR release

"Specifically, my query relates to the Trunk Road A84 between Doune and Callender (section westbound in particular between Drumvaich and Kelty Bridge). Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-08
Reference
FOI/202100264182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Overturned windfarm applications: EIR release

1. The number of windfarm applications rejected by local authorities that were subsequently overturned by a Scottish Government reporter in Edinburgh in each of the last five financial years? 2. Can this be broken down by each local authority for the last five financial years, including the number of applications that ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100259733
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Woodland removal within Stonebyres estate: EIR release

Information on all requests relating to woodland removal/felling/replanting for areas within the Stonebyres estate for the last 20 years. Postcodes ML119UW/L/P

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
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100255575
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland current responsibility for bridges: EIR release

Please provide the following information for all road bridges for which you own as highway authority, including those which are jointly owned with another authority, but for which you are the lead authority: 1. How many road bridges are you responsible for maintaining? 2. For the last financial year (2020/21) how many ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100256828
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing notes and communications around Homes for Scotland event: EIR Review

Your request, reference 202100240001: “In relation to the Homes for Scotland (HfS) virtual event on the 15 September 2021: 1. Copies of all briefing notes and advice provided to the Minister for Public Finance, Planning & Community Wealth by Special Advisors and Civil Servants; 2. Copies of all communications between H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.11(2) s.4 s.7 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100254655 Review of 202100240001
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Documents associated with Decommissioning Challenge Fund (DCF): EIR release

All documents associated with the DCF (Scottish gov decommissioning fund) awarded to KPL Kishorn Port Ltd. I would also like copies of the requirements needed to gain the award.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)E 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000114479
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information regarding Whiteshore Cockles since July 2021: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 26 July 2021 including any Cabinet Secretary, internal correspondence, complaints, photos, videos, emails, letters and any other information.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100254831
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Restored hectares of peatland: EIR release

How many hectares (or acres) of Peatlands have been repaired or rejuvenated in Scotland in the period 1 November 2014 to 24 November 2021?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-18
Reference
FOI/202100257504
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen's Association study: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of the study undertaken by the Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen’s Association referenced at paragraph 11 of the current Clyde Cod Spawning Closure Consultation ( available https://www.gov.scot/publications/clyde-cod-spawning-closure-2022-23-consultation/documents/ ) 2. All correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252395
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site: EIR release

"Information concerning the North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site operated by Mowi and/or Kames since 1 January 2020. Within your request, you made specific reference to both Mowi and Kames in terms of the operation of the fish farm site and requested ‘any information including emails, letters, ownership details, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258238
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tree felling in the Den of Kildrummy: EIR release

If Kildrummy estate has a felling license to cut trees in the Den of Kildrummy due to the recent storm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100262426
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Approval of road signs on M8 bus lane: EIR release

A copy of the letter granting permission to use a non-standard road signs as part of the M8 bus lane eastbound from Claylands to Hermiston Gait please?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100256578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport