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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Scottish Energy Strategy, decarbonising gas network using hydrogen: EIR release

Documentation/Email correspondence detailing research into the feasibility of the potential of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen, in Scotland, and Documentation/Email correspondence detailing the cost implications of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations: EIR release

You asked for 'a breakdown of the meetings that the Minister for Transport and the Islands has had with all stakeholders regarding the potential re-opening of Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations.'

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

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Discussions between Kevin Stewart MSP and Andrew Kerr: EIR release

You asked for documentation and minutes of the discussions between Kevin Stewart MSP and Andrew Kerr, Chief Executive, and Leader of City of Edinburgh Council from their meeting on 22 August 2017.

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

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ban on use of electric shock dog collars: EIR release

Agendas, minutes, notes, correspondence relating to, and associated papers of meetings held by the Scottish Government where the meeting related to the sale, regulation or possibility of a ban on the use of electric collars (sometimes known as 'e-collars' or 'shock collars') dated between 1 January 2016 and 10 January ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Road accidents recorded as serious or fatal: EIR release

1: Can you confirm how many working speed/safety cameras were in place and active on the A90 between Dundee and Stonehaven between September 1st and October 30th 2017. 2: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Serious or Fatal occurred during this time frame. 3: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Seri...

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

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning Decisions taken by Ministers: EIR release

You asked for information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had.

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

Published: 2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland's Notices and Orders, Acquisition of Land Act(1947):EIR release

We would like to (and hereby do) make an Information Request that we be provided with all information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under Section 1 of the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that; (1) remain extant, (That is to say have been served...

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private Water Supplies: EIR release

Private Water Supplies in Scotland.

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A737 and A77 statutory processes and economic assessments: EIR release

Information as to how the decision was made to prioritise this road improvement [A737 Dalry Bypass] before the A77 Maybole bypass. Information on the Economic Impact Assessment for both projects. Information about the removal of the traffic lights which have been sited on the A77 at Carlock hill as to whether the plann...

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dark lamps within South West 4G contract: EIR release

A list of All dark lamps with in the South West 4G contract. To which you clarified, the routes concerned within your request were; A8, M74, M77, M8 and M80.

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Perth and Kinross Council Site MU70: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and discussions that have taken place between Transport Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council as regards Site MU70 and the proposed new road junction off the A9. Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and...

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

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Flooding reports for M8 between J8 and J20: EIR release

Please confirm: the number (and date) of flooding reports lodged on the M8 between j8 and j20 in the last three years. the location of these flooding issues and any remedial measures undertaken. the date and time of all central reserve gully cleaning operations undertaken in the last three years. the deductions withhe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning decisions taken by Ministers and their training: EIR release

Information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had. On 4 January after receiving original response you indicated that this did not answer your enquiry so you asked for an analysis of the data you created. This is detailed in the format you requested below: Total D...

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

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Road signs on A85 George Street, Oban: EIR release

Accident: 19/09/2017Locus: George Street, Oban We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: Your policy for affixing road signs, in particular within a pedestrian area. The minimum height at which a sign within a pedestrian area should be fixed. Details of all complaints rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Structural changes to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Part 1 Information relating to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (relating to any discussed future structural changes to the service) including:- i) A record of any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last six months;ii) Minutes from any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 16 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Wind turbine appeal decisions: EIR release

You asked for "details of all formal appeals under DPEA and/or DPEA Scotland Regulations that were adjudicated and decided by your appointed official Reporter, Mr Mike Croft, that pertain to planning applications for either wind turbines, wind energy or wind farms."

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

Published: 2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Traffic report on the M8 Uddingston to Edinburgh: EIR release

Can I please request a traffic report of the traffic on the M8 Uddingston to Edinburgh Airport on 12th December 2017 at 0745-1000. This is requested for a legal case where I'm told it was 2 hours in traffic to get to the airport that morning so would like confirmation of this please.

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

Published: 2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Action Porty application to Making Places Fund: EIR release

You asked for the Making Places application form relating to the Westbank site in Portobello, Edinburgh.

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

Published: 2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Dualling of single-line railway between Montrose and Arbroath: EIR release

Email correspondence between Humza Yousaf and a) Network Rail, b) Transport Scotland regarding the dualling of the single line railway between Montrose and Arbroath, between the period 01 January 2016 to 07 December 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning appeal cases recalled by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Over the past 10 years, how many planning appeals the Minister has called in A breakdown of appeals called in by the Minister e.g. Appeals approved against a Reporter's recommendation. Appeals dismissed against a Reporter's recommendation The broad categories that these appeals fall into e.g. National Importance, Housi...

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

Published: 2018-01-09
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding for Ardgay Regeneration (Gateway to Sutherland) project: EIR release

Information about the funding provided to the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust in relation to the Ardgay Regeneration (Gateway to Sutherland) project, including in particular: Details of the scope of the project Details of the specific purposes for which the development is intended to be used Details of intended u...

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

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Capture and death of beavers in Beauly area: EIR release

'Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, invoices, bills, notes of telephone calls, letters, and publications concerning the capture and death of beavers captured in the Beauly area between 30 May 2017 and 22 November 2017.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 14 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Proposed Pentland Studios project: FOI release

Any correspondence to or from Fiona Hyslop MSP and/or any member of her staff regarding the proposed Pentland Studios project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Access to Transport Scotland B road traffic information: EIR release

"Having accessed the Transport Scotland, Map Application website recently, I was surprised to discover that traffic count data is now only available for sections of the A classified road network. For several years I have been using the previous version of the website to check traffic flow on the B768 in Glasgow. Would ...

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

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport