Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy meeting held regarding opposition to wind farms: EIR release

How many meetings has Gillian Martin held with campaigners/campaign groups against pylons, and campaigners/campaign groups against wind farms, in the last two years? Could you supply a list of requests made to Ms Martin and or/her office for meetings by these campaign groups in the same time frame?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500489409
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Aberdeen City Council low emission zone decision making process information: EIR release

Information around the decision-making process for implementing the low emission zone in Aberdeen City Council. 1) Could you please provide the air quality data and statistics that would have been gathered during the data gathering window in Aberdeen City Council implementing their low emission zone, and show the tren...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500489997
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Queries relating to the draft speech Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity regarding Urban Gull Summit: EIR release

1. A copy of the draft speech prepared for Jim Fairlie ahead of the Ministerial Statement on 1 October 2025 on the Urban Gull Summit. 2. A copy of any briefing prepared for Jim Fairlie ahead of the Ministerial Statement on 1 October 2025 on the Urban Gull Summit. 3. A copy of any correspondence sent to or sent from J...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500487372
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland's involvement in the tendering process of the extension of Borders Railway: EIR release

Was Transport Scotland involved in the tendering process to award the contract? If Transport Scotland was involved, can you tell me the contracted price of the award to Turner & Townsend?. Also, if Transport Scotland was involved in awarding the contract, is there a target date for the completion on the Study? And fina...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 0 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500490674
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Trunk road between Bankhead roundabout and Preston Roundabout statistics: EIR release

I am looking for information/statistics relating to the Trunk Road between the Bankhead roundabout to the Preston Roundabout in Glenrothes, Fife. The information I seek is as follows: 1. how many accidents/incidents/collision/crashes has there been on this piece of road over the past 10 years; 2. what was the make; ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.7 s.8 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500488425
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Emerging Energy Technologies Fund spend: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the £80m promised by the Scottish Government to the Acorn Project, from the last three months? How much of this has actually been ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500489701
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change

Coal mining activity in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence held and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis about new coal mines being created, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500489421
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

A75 and A77 road and lane closure statistics: EIR release

You asked for: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th September 2025. 4. The num...

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

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500490030
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Future Farming Investment Scheme assessment of applications: EIR release

Any information about which software systems or other digital programmes were used to assess applications to the Future Farming Investment Scheme. Confirmation of whether any AI tools were used to assist in assessing applications to the Future Farming Investment Scheme.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500494708
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Stobo Hope visit information: EIR release

1. Did Scottish Forestry's Director of Operational Delivery visit Stobo Hope on 25th June 2024? What other days (if any) did this member of staff visit Stobo Hope between 15 March 2024 and 21 August 2024? 2. Response 202400421105 claims that the purpose of the visit by the South of Scotland Conservator on 25 June 2024...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: EIR/202500488276
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wildfire summit attendee list, briefing and minutes: EIR release

(1) An attendee list of those who attended the Scottish Government’s wildfire summit. (2) A copy of any briefing provided to members of the Scottish Government in advance of the wildfire summit. (3) Any minutes taken during the summit.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: EIR/202500489106
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Dualling of the Glasgow South Western Railway Line between Glasgow and Carlisle query: EIR release

1 - Would you happen to know what the timeframe is for electrifying the Glasgow South Western line South of Barrhead? Will it be done in phases or all at once? 2 - Also, do you have any intention of doubling the single track sections of the Glasgow South Western line? I don’t understand why it is still single between ...

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

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500488790
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications from Scottish Enterprise & Scottish Ministers re Moray Firth Flow Park: EIR release

“Information regarding the proposed Moray Firth Flow Park. Specifically: 1. Please provide details of any involvement, support, or engagement by Scottish Enterprise with the Moray Firth Flow Park project, including correspondence, meeting notes, funding discussions, or strategic assessments, from January 2022 to the p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: EIR/202500487734
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Isle of Colonsay estate correspondence regarding grant applications: EIR Review

Original request 202500475612 All correspondence with the Isle of Colonsay Estate, PA61 7YU , its proprietor and other individuals and any agents acting for them in respect of grant applications and responses between January 1 2023 and today’s date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500477588 Review of 202500475612
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Closure of Kessock Bridge in Inverness: EIR release

I am looking to find out, how many times the Kessock Bridge in Inverness has been closed due to 'concern for person' incident from the 6th of January 2025 to the 31st of August 2025. An electronic copy will be ideal.

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

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486290
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications from Pet Education Training and Behaviour Council: EIR release

Copies of all communications between the Pet Education, Training and Behaviour Council (PETbc) and the Scottish Government between 1st March 2023 and 1st July 2025.

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

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484926
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scroof Hill Woodland Creation: EIR release

Could you please send through a copy of the bird survey, planting plan and any maps showing the deer fencing? It would be really useful to see these for our records.

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

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500488045
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fatalities relating to speeding statistics: EIR release

1) Can you please provide statistics on the number of road deaths which have occurred in 30mph limits where there was no evidence of speeding for the last 10 years 2) Can you please provide statistics on the number of road deaths which have occurred in 20mph limits where there was no evidence of speeding for the last ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486253
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice on Management Measures under the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025: EIR release

“In regards to the Manage Measures as part of the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025. In regards to these Management Measures we wish to see the advice given to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP by the Marine Directorate, Nature Scot and...

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

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485634
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - copy of the bridges and culverts inventory: EIR release

"I am currently researching resilience of transport and energy networks and would be grateful you could supply me with a copy of the bridges and culverts inventory referenced on the following web page: https://www.transport.gov.scot/transport-network/roads/bridges-and-structures/ . Hopefully this can be provided in a d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500487749
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry information on Whitslaid woodland creation scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI/EIR request in relation to the Whitslaid woodland creation scheme (25FGS84879). Have the forestry applicants/agents made an application for a screening decision for Whitslaid? If so, what date was this application made? Please could Scottish Forestry in relation to Whitlsaid provide the fo...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.8 s.9 s.10 s.11 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500485427
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity regarding Seagull Summit: EIR release

‘Please can I request the following information: Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, at any point during 2025, relating to a summit or consultation relating to seagulls in Eyemouth. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie, at any point during 2025, relating to a summit or consultation relating to seagulls in Eyem...

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

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485954
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aircraft contrails and Solar Radiation Management (SRM) information: EIR release

You asked for: “A full explanation of what these persistent trails are and who is responsible.” “Confirmation of whether any form of aerosol spraying, geoengineering, or atmospheric modification is taking place in Scottish or UK airspace.” “Clarification on which agencies or government departments are overseeing or ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486271
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland regarding Scotwind: EIR release

Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings, between the Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland, from the last month, specifically about ScotWind.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486118
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dog wardens in all councils: EIR release

‘Access to the Scottish national dog control notice database where every council records dog control notices. Access to the phone numbers of dog wardens for each council. Access to the process used by local councils throughout Scotland to deal with reports concerning dogs such as stray dogs, dangerous dogs, nuisance do...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486869
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector