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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3,481 matching releases

Wildlife corridors: EIR release

You asked for detail of the number of custom built wildlife corridors which have been constructed, in Scotland, as habitat reduction mitigation, in cases of the building of new roads, road widening schemes, new housing developments, industrial expansion and retail developments. You also requested details of the locatio...

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

Published: 2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

European Protected Species licensing: EIR release

I have assumed from your references to Scottish legislation and your location that you are interested in how European Protected Species (EPS) licensing works in Scotland or in Scottish waters. My answers should be read in the context of matters for which the Scottish Ministers have devolved responsibility. You asked f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.44(2) s.15 s.39 s.43 s.49 s.9 s.46 s.42 s.41

Published: 2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Outstanding Common Agricultural Policy payments: EIR release

You have asked for information on outstanding Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) payments, and in particular a breakdown of the 971 outstanding payments as at 4 August 2017, and also a breakdown of the outstanding payments as at 21 August 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.57

Published: 2017-09-11
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Noise contours for Edinburgh Airport: EIR release

You asked for copies of the noise contours for Edinburgh airport.

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

Published: 2017-09-11
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland Science catch data: EIR release

You asked the following questions in relation to a Marine Scotland Science document: Using Catch Data to Examine the Potential Impact of Aquaculture on Salmon & Sea trout, published online on the Scottish Government website and dated January 2016. Who asked Marine Scotland Science to provide an independent assessment ...

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

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Balmedie to Tipperty Project: FOI release

1. How much is a landowner paid per acre to compensate for land purchased by compulsory purchase order and how is that calculated? 2. Is this the same in England and Wales? 3. Also, what (and how many) farm specific constructions will have to be built to accommodate the bypass (e.g. underpasses etc)? Can I get costin...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

All herbicide usage data for Renfrewshire: EIR release

All herbicide usage data for Renfrewshire to cover the period 1 August 2015 to 31 July 2017.

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland consultation on cycling proposals: EIR release

Noting that Transport Scotland undertook consultation on cycling proposals with local authorities and various cycling groups you have asked for the following: A. Exactly what Transport Scotland consulted these groups on, especially with regard to the particular area of concern? B. What responses were made by the cons...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow over the last 3 years. You also asked for the dates of all meetings with Inverclyde Council or other bodies in relation to Clune Park Estate in Glasgow and all documents and emails pertaining to these meetings.

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

Published: 2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

A96 Dualling Hardmuir to Fochabers assessment criteria: EIR release

In regard to the A96 dualling proposal (Hardmuir to Fochabers) I was advised at the recent Public Consultation that the routes now identified are the remaining viable options, from which a Preferred Option would be identified late 2018. There were previously several more options which I was advised have now been disco...

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

Published: 2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling, reasons for Pluscarden rejection: EIR release

The reason(s) Transport Scotland (TS) gave for their rejection of Option 'N' (Pluscarden area). Note that the reply may be used in a report. Could TS also please qualify that a fee is due for using the information for report use?

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

Published: 2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road warning signs on A82: EIR release

"Our client was involved in a serious accident on 24 February 2017 on the A82, at Luss. We understand that Transport Scotland may be responsible for the maintenance of the section of the A82 at Luss. In the circumstances we would respectfully request that you provide us with the following information: 1. Any informati...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

High Level Group on Planning Performance, Minutes: EIR release

You asked for all minutes taken at all 10 meetings of the High Level Group on Planning Performance and a full list of its members.

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

Published: 2017-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Underground grid connection, Kenly Wind Farm planning appeal: FOI release

PPA-250-2278 Plannning permission appeal: Underground grid connection midpoint, Lathokar, St Andrews, Fife (Kenly Wind Farm). Copies of all correspondence which is not available on the web (letters and emails), notes of meetings, notes of telephone calls, any additional information which has not been published and whic...

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

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transition Training Fund spend: EIR release

How much of the £12,000,000 Transition Training Fund has been used to date.

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

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Dualling Programme Inverness to Aberdeen report cost: EIR release

A96 Dualling Programme, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Tier 2 Environmental Report, Non-Technical Summary, May 2015, Document TSEA96/NTS/02; please supply a hard copy of the full report and advise me how much was paid to Halcrow Group Ltd. (CH2M HILL) to conduct this assessment and prepare the report for Transport...

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

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Community Right to Buy application, Isle of Ulva: FOI release

You asked for sight of the 'further information' in regards to the landowner responding to Scottish Ministers request for further information. Which is in relation to the Community Right to Buy application to register an interest in land at Isle of Ulva, associated islands and land at Ulva Ferry (Case ref CB00219).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Improving journey times between Aberdeen and Central Belt: EIR release

What are the options being considered by the Aberdeen to Central Belt Reference Group for improving journey times and capacity between Aberdeen and the Central Belt, including all options under consideration for improvements on the stretch of single track at Usan Junction and South Esk Viaduct, and all options which wo...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Certified weed control pesticide spraying in Renfrewshire: EIR release

A list of all individuals, companies or contractors based in Renfrewshire who hold certificates allowing them to carry out weed control pesticide spraying using a tractor and spray boom.

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

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Data regarding speed camera installation Telford Road Edinbugh: EIR release

1. Can you provide the KSI data, and anything you considered as part of the process for installing a speed camera on Telford Rd, Edinburgh? 2. Can you also explain why you chose the location you did, as the opposite side of the road on the downhill stretch would have seemed the more sensible place to locate it?

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

Published: 2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accidents involving livestock on A76 Cumnock New Cumnock: EIR release

All records relating to any report of livestock on the A76 between Cumnock and New Cumnock and reports of accidents involving livestock on the A76 between Cumnock and New Cumnock from October 2015 to date.

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

Published: 2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Farmed cleaner fish utilised by Scottish aquaculture sector: EIR release

1. How many individual wild wrasse and wild lumpsuckers were inputted to Scottish salmon farms for use as cleanerfish in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2. For each year's total number, what are the percentage of different wild species of cleanerfish used, ie a breakdown of the total number by species: Labrus berg...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.3 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore wind and marine renewables health and safety: EIR release

"… all health and safety breaches must be reported to yourselves and Scottish Ministers, then please provide, under the FOI, a copy of such report. Further to this, I'm also advised that the aforementioned lidar device broke anchor and ended up in Collieston Bay. Once again, another serious breach of health and safety ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

Details of the number of other vehicles who have made a claim for damage by sheet metal/road signs since the road project begun. If it is not possible to provide the information requested due to the information exceeding the cost of compliance limits identified in Section 12, please provide advice and assistance, under...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.12 s.16 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen railway line upgrade, Usan to Montrose: EIR release

Any correspondance, meetings, plans and consultations regarding the upgrade of the Railway line to Aberdeen between Usan and Montrose following the First Minister's announcement of Scottish Government funding for this project as part of the Aberdeen City Deal on 28th January 2016.

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

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport