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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869 matching releases

A77 essential road safety junction improvement queries: EIR release

A. With regard to the "essential road safety junction improvements" undertaken by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland on the A77 at its junctions with Doonholm Road and the C39 Corton Road in Ayr: i. The budget for the project ii. The total spend for the project B. Reasons that the final design for the above mention...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-12
Reference: EIR/202500473217
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence with Salmon Scotland Chief Executive: EIR release

Written correspondence including (but not limited to) letters, emails, texts and WhatsApp messages, on any subject, from or to Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott, from or to the First Minister, Scottish Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, Scottish Government Special Advisers, From 1 January 2024 to 18 June 202...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-07
Reference: EIR/202500471588
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Minister for Housing correspondence regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

1/ All correspondence received by or communicated from the Minister Paul McLennan between February 1 2020 and May 6 2025 relating to RAAC. This includes all forms of communication available, not limited to but including, email, text messages, whatsapp or conventional mail. To note, the timeframe for this request was l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: EIR/202500464892
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Fishing for Litter Scotland project expenditure from the Marine Fund: EIR release

A breakdown of expenditure for three grants from the Marine Fund to a project entitled "Fishing for Litter Scotland". This project has received a grant during the last three funding cycles; please include the following documents for each grant. Please provide both the full profiled expenditure submitted with the grant...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: EIR/202500471006
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Traffic levels on A889 and A86 at specific locations: EIR release

We wish to ascertain the traffic levels in both directions on the A889 at Dalwhinnie, and on the A86 at its junction with the A889 and on the A86 in Spean Bridge. We would appreciate the most recent survey together with a comparable one in the decade 2010 to 2020. If it could be broken down into class of vehicles tha...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: EIR/202500473521
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial knowledge of steroid contamination of Scottish salmon: EIR release

You asked for ‘any information relating to Ministerial knowledge of steroid contamination of Scottish salmon’ and cited responses to previous requests on the subject matter handled by both Scottish Government and Food Standards Scotland.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2)

Published: 2025-07-31
Reference: EIR/202500467690
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mass stranding of pilot whales information: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Divers Marine Life Rescue, UK Cetacean Strandings Investigations Programme, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme regarding the mass stranding of pilot whales in Lewis in July 2023 (pod of 55 died) and the mass str...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: EIR/202500467178
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Enforcement of farmed animal welfare legislation: EIR release

Various information on the enforcement of farmed animal welfare legislation during the period 1 January 2024 - 31 December 2024.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: EIR/202500466072
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding for the A92 in Mid-Fife and Glenrothes: EIR release

Details of all Scottish Government investment into the A92, delivered by contractors or otherwise, within the boundaries of Jenny Gilruth’s constituency of Mid Fife and Glenrothes – i.e. between Redhouse Roundabout and New Inn Roundabout – from 2016 to date inclusive. You also stated "Please could you include total fu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500466322
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sheriffhall roundabout and Edinburgh bypass incidents: EIR release

How many incidents (e.g. accidents, closures, major delays etc) have been recorded around Sheriffhall roundabout over the last ten years? How much money has been spent on the above over the same period? How many such incidents have been recorded on the Edinburgh bypass generally over the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500466050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Follow up information regarding steroids in Scottish and Irish salmon: EIR release

1. “The statement…. That ‘follow up investigations within Scotland were undertaken and no noncompliance was found at the business concerned’ is not supported by any documents, facts, letters, testing, emails, notices or any other information. As requested, please provide that information.” 2. “It is perfectly reasonab...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500465789
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2) information: EIR release

1. What consultations have been held with the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry to establish appropriate development goals (locations and scales of development) for the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry for the period covered by the current revision of the Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2)? ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.87 s.10(4) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: EIR/202500463944
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd information: EIR release

1) Please supply the details (dates / times / location / purpose / names and roles of those in attendance) of all meetings (formal and/or informal) between staff and representatives of the Scottish Government and representatives of Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd in the last three years. Please include copies of any agenda...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 8 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462487
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct repairs: EIR release

You asked for information related to the repairs to the M8 at the Woodside Viaduct. 1) I’m aware you shared a projected cost for the project on 29 May 2024. This quoted the projected costs to be within the £126-£152 million range. a) Please share the total cost spent on repairs and design consultations to the most re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500465451
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Multi-supplier Framework Agreement information: EIR release

Multi-supplier Framework Agreement for proposed utility diversions and/or protection audit and advice services: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035631-2022 The details we require are: What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/co...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500463165
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the procurement of new trains: EIR release

1 Any record of conversations involving senior managers (Alison Irvine, Fiona Brown, Morna Cannon, and Bill Reeve) relating to the procurement of new trains to replace the HSTs, including class 222s, from Nov 2024 to the current date. 2 - How many HSTs are currently in operation, and how many trains are being sought t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462730
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's pesticide use: EIR release

1. A list of all -cides used by Transport Scotland. This is inclusive of, but not limited to: any and all avicides, biocides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, and rodenticides. 2. The annual cost and volume of purchase of each of these -cides, broken down by -cide, from January 2014 to December 2024. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 28 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: EIR/202500462562
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A82 Pulpit Rock Improvements information: EIR release

Information relating to the A82 Pulpit Rock improvements from February 2013 to date, which has been separated into 12 parts for clarity.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500458961
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Western Landfall change of location information: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Marine Scotland (or the Scottish Government Energy Directorate) and Stromar or its agents regarding the change of landfall location from Sandhaven Harbour to the “Western Landfall” (near Fluke Peel). 2. Any internal briefings or emails from January 2023 to present that discuss whether thi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500470703
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A82 Closures Involving Diversions Over 10 Miles: EIR release

From 1 January 2015 to the present date, please provide: 1. A list of road closures on the A82 where the official diversion route in place was greater than 10 miles in length. 2. For each closure, please provide: The date of the closure The start and end points of the diversion route Total distance of the diversion ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-14
Reference: EIR/202500464306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Licences of Fish Farm sites within specified geographical area: EIR release

Information relating to licences of fish farm sites within a specified geographical area. A list of all licensed fish farms within the following coordinates: 5.54’W to 6.23’W and 56.45’N to 56.71’N that were operational at any point between 2011 and 2024. Please include site name, company/operator, location, species ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: FOI/202500459161
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Agricultural and Farming support payments made by the Scottish Government: EIR release

In the last 5 years can you outline: 1. How many agricultural and farming support payments have been paid by the Scottish Government? 2. What is combined value of the support payments, noted in (1)? 3. How many of the payments noted in (1) were delayed? (if possible, can you split that data into years). 4. Of those pay...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-09
Reference: FOI/202500458896
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information relative to the A83 east of Kilmory Roundabout in Lochgilphead: EIR release

1. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR Scotland to potholes or other road defects at the above locus in February 2024. 2. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR Scotland to potholes or other road defects at the above locus in July 2024. 3. D...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: EIR/202500459883
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stobo Woodland Creation scheme: EIR release

1. All communication between Scottish Forestry and the Rural Payments Inspectorate Directorate concerning the site from 28 October 2024 up to the present day. 2. As a claim for payment was made on 15 May 2024 and the standard security was in place 4 July 2024, why was no payment made to the Forestry Carbon Sequestrati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500453790
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

M8 road cleaning and litter collection: EIR release

A copy of the scheduling for cleaning litter on the M8 and a copy of the national cleaning schedule for all the motorways. You also asked how Transport Scotland adhere to the 'Keep Scotland Beautiful' motto.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: EIR/202500457945
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport