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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3,481 matching releases

Complaints regarding road condition of M8: EIR release

You asked for "Any complaints (including emails, letter, phone records and Twitter direct messages) from commuters around the travelling conditions on the M8 on 3 December 2020."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000120388
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Installing heated wires on the Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

Can you please confirm if Transport Scotland has looked at the possibility of installing heated wires to the cables of the Queensferry Crossing to prevent the build-up of ice? Can you also please confirm if Transport Scotland has looked at measures used in other countries that have experienced the build-up of ice on b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000113269
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Total number of approved planning applications for wind farms: EIR release

1. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Ministers over the objections of the Highland Council in the last five years (to the date of the request). 2. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Min...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C s.10
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000112033
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

4G infill programme rental costs associated with new mast sites: EIR release

You asked for: Information for the 35 sites listed on your website which have been acquired and are in build or built. 1. site address 2. agreed rent 3. lease term 4. rent review basis 5. any premium or incentive paid

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000111684
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

The number of called-in planning applications by the Scottish Government: EIR release

1. The number of planning applications that were called-in by the Scottish Government in each of the last 5 years (financial or calendar year). 2. The number of called-in planning applications that were accepted in each of the last 5 years (please provide this in the same format as above, financial or calendar). 3. T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000117558
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Contract for Chargeplace Scotland EV Network to Charge Your Car Ltd: EIR release

1) Please provide details of the commercial process followed to award the contract for Chargeplace Scotland EV Network to Charge Your Car Ltd including: a) Overall budget allocation from Transport Scotland/ScotGov (estimated figures are sufficient if commercial sensitivity exists regarding the exact contract award figu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6
Published
2021-01-25
Reference
FOI/202000106393
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale: EIR release

You asked for traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale between 2016-2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 1 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000107760
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine fish farm at Carradale North: EIR release

Information relating to the marine fish farm situated at Carradale North, with reference to the recent escape event occurring in August 2020. Specifically, you asked for the following with reference to ‘applications to Marine Scotland’ in relation to the specifications (of the mooring ropes and system) given by the app...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-16
Reference
FOI/202000080506
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 49F1, 49F2, 50F1 and 50F2: EIR release

The following VMS fishing data: • ICES Rectangles 49F1, 49F2, 50F1 and 50F2 for all of 2018, all of 2019 & Jan-Sep 2020; If available, the following fields would be useful: • Gear type • Nationality • Length • Tonnage • Activity • Speed

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000095157
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Animals found on the road figures: EIR release

You asked for "the following data points regarding dead animals found on the road network you manage for the period from 01 June 2019 and the 13 September 2020. The count and types of animals found on each road split by species (dog, badger, cat etc.) The volume of reports by month split by road name and animal type A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000091928
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting notes: EIR release

You asked for: "Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with the A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting minutes, papers and material presented from Sept 2018 to the current date.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000092070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21: EIR release

You asked for "an itemised list of all repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21 from 01/12/2019 to 31/01/2020. This should include: The type of repair; Date of repair/works; List of road defects reported by the public with dates and type of defects."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000109918
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence concerning illegal felling investigation in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire: EIR release

You asked for all correspondence between Scottish Forestry and A & G Rentals concerning illegal felling investigation undertaken by Central Scotland Conservancy at NS 77418 76408 and NS 77206 76428 Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000113623
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various questions regarding Road Bridges: EIR release

Defining a “road bridge” as a structure with a span of 1.5m or more providing public highway passage for motor vehicles over an obstacle such as a watercourse, railway, road or valley, please provide the following information for all road bridges for which you own as highway authority, including those which are jointly...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-12-02
Reference
FOI/202000098133
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Exercise Hazel and Exercise Juniper reports: EIR release

Copies of the reports of the lessons identified from two avian influenza exercises, Exercise Juniper in 2018 and Exercise Hazel in 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-26
Reference
FOI/202000087700
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

All and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence, dates of diary appointments, notes of telephone calls etc that you have in relation to all and any comm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000078625
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme route options: EIR release

All and any information and evidence in relation to the number of residential properties within 50m of the proposed road, and the elevation of the road at those properties, for all route options in the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen dualling scheme.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000089401
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen correspondence: EIR release

All and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence, dates of diary appointments, notes of telephone calls etc that you have in relation to all and any comm...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000071133
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish 4G Infill Programme – Traquair Mast: EIR request

All relevant information, emails, plans and other documents that the Scottish Government holds which relate to the decision to locate a mast at Traquair, and at the particular site chosen, under the S4GI programme, including any analysis of existing 4G coverage in the area, any discounted options, all relevant correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2020-11-19
Reference
FOI/202000089001
Directorate
Topic

Reporting of faults on the A725 Bellshill: EIR release

"We would refer to the above and would be grateful if you could provide us with any reports of damaged and or faulty traffic lights and confirmation of the traffic light sequence at the Shawhead Flyover, North Road, A725 Bellshill, on the 13th November 2018 on and around 13:00pm."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-18
Reference
FOI/202000097789
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Spend on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

How much has been spent on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful Road in the last 5 years? Broken down by year if possible please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000101736
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Questions concerning the enforcement of the Ragwort Control Act: EIR release

1) a copy of the instruction set which DEFRA has agreed with the RPID for handling complaints raised under the Ragwort Control Act.in Scotland (in England such a document is called 'The Combined Instructions'). 2) for every complaint raised under this process in 2019 and 2020, the following information a) case refere...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000096207
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

Keith Brown in advance of £1b roadworks at M73/M74/M8 in 2016 said that the works would ‘shave around 20 minutes off the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.’ Did Mr Brown make this claim or similar claims In parliament, or in committee, or elsewhere when speaking on behalf of the government, or in his capacity? It was...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000080912
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Valve Site 14 and the Forties Pipeline System: EIR release

You asked for:- All correspondence pertaining to the property known as Valve Site 14 and/or the Forties Pipeline System, between Transport Scotland and BP (and vice-versa) between 1 January 2016 – 26 August 2020. All correspondence pertaining to the property known as Valve Site 14 and/or the Forties Pipeline System, b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000081153
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport