Scottish Government FOI Index

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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2,557 matching releases

Luing Woodland Scheme application reference 19FGS36978: EIR release

The following information under the FOI Scotland Act and/or the environmental information regs, regarding application ref 19FGS36978, Luing Woodland Scheme: 1. A copy of the application for approval; 2. A copy of the relative Environmental Impact Assessment; 3. A copy of the grant award letter, with the sum awarded and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2022-01-13
Reference: FOI/202100263867
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing bridge closures: EIR release

1. The number of times the Queensferry Crossing bridge was shut down due to ice, since its opening in 2017, with a breakdown by year 2. The duration of each closure, mentioned above.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100262527
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

I wish to request the following under freedom of information legislation. 1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the Cabinet secretary for net zero,energy and transport, and/or the minister for transport, relating to the dualling of the A9 and/or the A96, in August, September and/or October.

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

Published: 2022-01-12
Reference: FOI/202100251442
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group: EIR release

Further to my request to you of 29 October 2018, could you please supply any updated agendas, notes, minutes and documentation associated with the Aberdeen-Central Belt Reference Group, and also any further correspondence you have had with either Network Rail, ScotRail, local authorities or Scottish Government regardin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-12-22
Reference: FOI/202100228392
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland: EIR release

Under FOISA, I would be obliged for you to provide the following information: Between 2019 and 2020 and Jan 1 and Nov 16 2021, broken down by incident and the species involved, the cost to the Scottish Government to fund the disposal of dead marine animals in Scotland. As above for only animals stranded in Fife For a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-12-22
Reference: FOI/202100255710
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dark lamp inspection of M8/A737: EIR release

The most recent fortnightly dark lamp inspection of M8/A737 from junction 29 to junction 28. This includes all on/off slips from junction 29 ,on and off A737 slips from the St James Roundabout that are part of the trunk road network.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-15
Reference: FOI/202100250404
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of road accidents on M80 westbound: EIR release

You asked for regarding the number of road accidents on this section of the motorway. The section of the road being the M80 westbound towards Glasgow, specifically between the Haggs and Castlecary junctions, just east of Wardpark. You clarified on 7 October the timescale for the request is 1 January 2018 and the presen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-15
Reference: FOI/202100243690
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Archway Woods: EIR release

Copies of all the documentation and email trails regarding Archway Woods, Gartmore, and what led to them being felled and the subsequent community involvement.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-11-11
Reference: FOI/202100247856
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Accidents on Scottish trunk roads from 2017 to 2021: EIR release

1. How many fatalities due to road crashes have been recorded on trunk roads operated by Transport Scotland in 2021? 2. Breakdown of where these fatalities took place, and when they took place? 3. How many serious crashes were recorded on trunk roads operated by Transport Scotland in 2021? 4. Breakdown of where the ser...

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

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100243298
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Network and Information Systems Regulations: FOI release

I am interested in the cyber security measures used to protect critical infrastructure in the UK, a matter of significant public interest, and so would like to request information about your department’s operation of the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (“NIS Regs”) under the Freedom of Information Act ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100239301
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland Maldives partnership information: EIR release

“Information relating to the Scotland-Maldives partnership, first announced by former First Minister Alex Salmond in 2009. Is the partnership still in effect? If not, when did it end and why? If so, what work is under way? What work was concluded as part of the partnership? How much money was spent linked to the partne...

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

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI-202100243709
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Road collisions on A90 Laurencekirk junction: EIR release

Please could you tell me in the last three years, how many road traffic collisions have there been on the A90 at Laurencekirk resulting in injuries and deaths. You clarified on 8 October the location of the request is 5 miles north and south of the Laurencekirk junction

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

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100241331
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total cost incurred by Architecture and Design Scotland: EIR release

Total costs incurred by Architecture and Design Scotland from 2014 to present; and a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet Secretaries from 2014 to present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100242148
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Traffic collisions on A96: EIR release

Could you please tell me the number of road traffic collisions on the A96 in the last three years please. Can this be broken down to: 1 - Between Aberdeen and Huntly 2 - Between Huntly and Inverness

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-08
Reference: FOI/202100241306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of A9 traffic flow: EIR release

You asked – ‘Is it possible to have some info on traffic that use the A9 annually, irrespective of type or class of vehicle’ You clarified on 14 September that you required the number or types of vehicles that currently use, or will use the trunk road A9 in the future.

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

Published: 2021-11-05
Reference: FOI/202100238854
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme: EIR release

In relation to the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme, “1) How much has Transport Scotland spent on this project so far in total? 2) Please break down the total cost by what Transport Scotland has spent money on in general terms: ie, public consultation, the design process, surveying, etc. 3) Please tell...

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

Published: 2021-11-04
Reference: FOI/202100241329
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90 River Dee bridge noise survey: EIR release

I write to you because I have received several complaints from residents regarding the noise from the AWPR in Milltimber and in particular the noise of traffic crossing the expansion joints on the A90 River Dee bridge. I have been advised that a noise survey pertaining to these joints was conducted last year and I woul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-04
Reference: FOI/202100241262
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Supplier application for A90/A96 Haudagain improvement: EIR release

I would be most grateful if you would provide, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), details in respect to the contract below. This is to help facilitate market research into those companies that have not been successful in securing this public sector contract. Please would you also acknowledge receipt of this F...

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

Published: 2021-10-28
Reference: FOI/202100240871
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Original drawings of Connel Bridge: EIR release

Any of the original drawings relevant to the bridge (or point me to a body that might have this information if its not something you possess?) I am particularly after any drawings from when the bridge had shared road and rail use, however any construction/arrangement drawings will be of use.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100229149
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fatalities on A9, A90, A82 and A92: EIR release

you kindly provided me with the 2019 fatality statistics for the following roads covered by average speed cameras: A9 Keir Roundabout to Longman Roundabout A90 Average Speed Camera Section (William Fitzgerard Way Roundabout, Dundee to Auchenblae Road, Stonehaven) And also, for comparison purposes, for the following a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100235245
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence pertaining to the welfare of sheep on St Kilda: EIR release

A copy of your division’s correspondence, internal and external, pertaining to the welfare of, specifically the sheep on the St Kilda archipelago – including their considered legal welfare status – from the time of preliminary discussions around the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to the present day

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

Published: 2021-10-26
Reference: FOI/202100235081
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Government position on the A9 dualling project: EIR release

I write to request an update from the Scottish Government on the Government’s position on the A9 Dualling Project. I welcome the opening of the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section, which will provide almost 10 miles of full dual carriageway north of the Inveralmond Roundabout. 1) Is Tomatin to Moy the next section of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2021-10-20
Reference: FOI/202100234102
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road accident statistics for Scottish Borders council area 2020: EIR release

"I would like to request data regarding the number of deaths caused by road traffic accidents, and the number of overall road traffic accidents in the past year (2020-2021) in the Scottish Borders Local Authority Area. If it is easier, the figure for the number of deaths and accidents can relate to the last year alone....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-10-20
Reference: FOI/202100239334
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence pertaining to pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates from 16/03/2021 up until today’s date (31/08/2021) or ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-19
Reference: FOI/202100234796
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total cost of A77 Carlock Wall project: EIR release

Please can you supply the costs,figures, that have been, no1 already paid, no2 invoiced, and no3 established for the completion of the FULL project at "CARLOCK WALL" works on the A77 South of Ballantrae. I am looking for the FULL costs to date, for example all the scoping and investigations relating to the project,desi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2021-10-19
Reference: FOI/202100237273
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport