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

Part-time lights operating on Raigmore Interchange, Inverness: EIR release

"Please note that one of our Policyholders was involved in an incident on the Raigmore Interchange, Inverness on 4/8/17. We believe the time of incident to be just before 4pm. We have been advised that the traffic lights do not become operational until 4pm in this area. I have attached some images from the accident ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Traffic accident data for A92 trunk road: EIR release

"I have recently requested data from you but I would like to expand the time frame that I am researching and therefore require additional data. I would be very grateful if you could provide me with the following information for the A92 trunk road: Road traffic accident data Including locations, severity, no. of vehic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LED lighting spend and High Mast Lighting replacement: EIR release

Information on an FOI basis on Scotland Transerv and how they are procuring their Street Lighting LED Lanterns as I believe they are not getting best value and not carrying out an open tender process whilst spending Public Money given to them by Transport Scotland. Question – 1. Please provide details on all Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.5 s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Grants paid to members of Scottish Environment Link: FOI release

The following information: 1. Can you please provide information regarding all monies, including grants, paid by Scottish Government to members of Scottish Environment Link between the beginning of 2005 to the end of 2017? These should include amounts paid, the organisation's name and the reason for the funding being ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Expressions of interest for a district heating loan: FOI release

How many expressions of interest have been made for a district heating loan under the District Heating Loan Fund between 2011 and 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine Scotland's use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

A series of 21 questions about Marine Scotland's past and current policies and practices regarding fish farms, including the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ("ADDs").

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 Dualling project apprenticeships: EIR release

a) The number of apprenticeships delivered along the A9 Dualling project and b) the number of apprenticeships promised by contractors along the various stretches of the A9 Dualling.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Changes to greening rules by EU: EIR release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and civil servants regarding changes to greening rules by the EU, between dates 1/1/16-25/2/18.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Traffic lights operating on Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee: EIR release

Reported faults in respect of the traffic lights operating on the Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee affecting said lights on 18 July 2017 Details of maintenance carried out on the traffic lights at the above location between 18/07/17 and 25/07/17

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SuDS ponds serving M8 junction 6 at Newhouse: EIR release

I am writing to request design documentation associated with the recently constructed SuDS ponds currently serving the M8 junction 6 at Newhouse, as detailed in the attached document which I obtained from your website.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 14 attachments
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents and road closures on A9: EIR release

Information on how many accidents / road closures there was on the A9 for December 2017? To which you clarified the location of your request on 15 January; From Inverness to Perth.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accident on M8 in December 2017: FOI release

Any information you can provide regarding an accident involving an HGV on the M8 between J2 and J3 which happenned on 8th December 2017 roughly at 3.45p.m. I would be grateful if you could kindly provide me the following information as soon as possible: 1. All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cladding and fire safety in Glasgow Harbour development: EIR release

Details of (a) meetings between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council, and (b) all communication between the Scottish Government, including ministers, special advisers and officials, and the Leader of Glasgow City Council or the Leader's Office, regarding building regulation, ACM cladding, fire safety, prope...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

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

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Upgraded section of road at Dundreggan on A887: EIR release

I refer to the recently upgraded section of the road at Dundreggan on the A887 and would appreciate the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. When were the works carried out? 2. Who carried out the works? 3. To what specification was the contractor requested to finish the road in terms ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Contractors for main routes in East Kilbride area: EIR release

'I continually have difficulty having contractors for main routes in the East Kilbride area respond to complaints. To assist me I would ask you for a map of the routes you have contracted out and information on the individual contractors. I would also request that you supply me with a record of the specification for r...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

A77 Inspection Defect Summary Report: EIR release

On 01.11.17 on the A77, 500yards inside Turnberry I hit a pothole that had previously been filled in. This resulted in a split wheel and bulge in a brand new tyre. Receipts etc have been submitted to transerve who state they inspect the roads every 7 days so we have no claim. After seeking legal advice we were told due...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport