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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2,288 matching releases

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

Category 1 defects identified on A82: EIR release

How many of the 44 Category 1 defects (between Drumnadrochit and Inverness) were repaired within the time specified within the BEAR Scotland contract, and the same for the further ten identified following the next inspection which I assume took place on either the 14th or 15th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.40 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Installation and maintenance cost of A9 safety cameras: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding the introduction of the Average Speed Cameras on the A9. I would like details of the exact cost of installation and maintenance,how much revenue has been made from Speeding fines since installation and what are the Statutory regulations for Average Speed camera signage. Can...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Budget allocated to A77 South of Ayrshire: EIR release

'It is noted that Scotland TranServ are currently proposing to undertaken remedial works on the A77 as a result of the recent weather conditions. We are pleased that works will be undertaken at Kirkoswald; between Girvan and Stranraer; and north of Kirkoswald. It may be the view of some that this level of deterioratio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8 road cleaning and litter collection: EIR release

The amount of littering along the M8 in Glasgow, essentially along its whole length in the city boundaries is shocking. How often is litter cleared from verges and land adjoining the motorway? Do you stipulate a minimum frequency of litter clearing by the companies you employ to maintain the trunk roads? How often are ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

A725 Northbound: maintenance policy, repair history, safety inspections: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A725 Northbound, 100 metres prior to Westbound slip road on the 30/03/2016 (your reference from previous correspondence TPC/SRP/2015/0095). Pl...

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

Published: 2018-03-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maps showing details of Croft 1 Luskentyre: EIR release

Any records or maps that would show details of Croft 1 Luskentyre.

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

Published: 2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Inverclyde Trunk Road Network: EIR release

What condition would transport Scotland currently class the Trunk Road Network contained within Inverclyde? What works are planned to address the concerns of Inverclyde residents and how much will be spent on these works? How much has transport Scotland spent on Inverclyde Trunk Roads in the past 5 years?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mammal deaths adjacent to salmon farms in 2017: EIR release

Marine mammals (e.g. seals) killed by salmon farms during 2017

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-03-23
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

Works required for completion of M8/M73/M74: EIR release

The following information: List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the M8/M73/M74 improvement works, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works. The timeframe planned for the completion of 'sn...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy for A1 southbound near Bankton: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A1 Southbound approximately 0.5 mile from Bankton. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that ...

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

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A1 near Haddington junction - Incident report: EIR release

The incident that occurred on the A1 near the Haddington junction. It is alleged that there was an oil spillage on the road which caused the claimant's vehicle to skid into the central reservation. To help with our enquiries, please confirm if any spillage was reported to you. If so, please confirm when it was reporte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

International Gill Health Initiative meeting in Bergen: EIR release

Details on the "international group called the gill health initiative" which meets annually (as testified by Rob Raynard on 6 February), in particular a copy of the last report and any other documents, emails and other information relating to the last meeting including details of "how the science has moved on, what is ...

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

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection reports, A83 north of Kilkenzie: EIR release

Any recorded defects held by Transport Scotland. I have read your online asset managment plan and would like any recorded information by your road inspectors on their 7 day inspections,phone in system and website. The stretch of road I am wanting information on for the last 2 years from 20/2/16 to 20/2/18 is the A83T ...

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

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland road repair information: EIR release

All contact information with Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland regarding the pothole just south of the Fort Augustus straight mile from 1.11.17 to present. Please include call logs, emails, letters and all contact from the public, Police Scotland, Transport Scotland, emails between Bear employees and anything or an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Defect summary report and complaints record for A90: EIR release

A pothole on the A90. The pot hole is approx 200 metres before the layby under the Brechin Castle Centre, before the junction with the A935. Please send us a copy of your maintenance/inspection records and complaints made about the road.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sand Patch Test: EIR release

With regard to the Sand Patch test results provided by Breedon, answers appreciated to the following questions (which I have numbered consecutively from my previous submission) also under a FOI/ Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) request: 12. As 60% of the Determination of Texture Depth tests...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 75 score correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 and Nairn Bypass: EIR release

"…Copies of all documents including correspondence which has taken place with landowners who are believed to be the Cawdor Estates (of one of the companies or trusts associated therewith) in relation to the whole matter for the route for the dualled A96 and Nairn Bypass as it relates to the MacKinnon's land"

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

Published: 2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Perth and Kinross 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: 2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Diseases and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

Information on diseases (including sea lice) and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Advertisement spend for Road Traffic Regulation Orders: FOI release

Information on the annual spend in the local press of Road Traffic Regulation Orders (when there are going to be road closures etc) both the consultation and the Order. A history of annual spends or just your latest years figures would be fantastic.

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

Published: 2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport