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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3,455 matching releases

List of the planning applications and indication of size and scale: EIR release

A list of the planning applications called in by Scottish Ministers in the last 18 years Any indications of the size and scale of the application called in and the outcome That data is provided in Excel format

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500470115
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme spend: EIR release

You asked for details of how much has been spent on the Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500470132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Tonnage of fish from Genesis II in Santia Uxia, Spain: EIR release

The tonnages of fish landed by the Genesis II in Santia Uxia Spain on 03.01.25

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500470068
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications relating to the nature restoration fund mentioning "Scottish Greens": 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 nature restoration fund, which mentions or is from/to the Scottish Greens between December 15 2024 and February 15 2025?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468961
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish House Condition Survey (SHCS) and lead plumbing: EIR release

Any current, historical (within 20 years) or recent assessments, reports, or studies on lead exposure in the Scottish population, particularly in Edinburgh and other areas with older housing stock (e.g., tenements with lead plumbing or historic use of lead-based paints and pipes).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: EIR/202500467147
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government and True North meeting regarding Zonal Pricing: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2023 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between representatives of True North and the Scottish Government. (2.) All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in person or virtual) between True North and the Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: EIR/202500466595
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding undersea tunnels between Scottish islands: 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 plans to build undersea tunnels between Scottish islands, from the last six months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: EIR/202500466577
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Marine Licence MS-00010433 and the Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information can you please provide me with all emails and documents pertaining to the Marine Licence number MS-00010433. This should include any emails or documents pertaining to the revised Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP Rev.07) submitted by Argyll and Bute Council on 17/03/25. Any e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467911
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to SSEN Transmission project: EIR release

1. 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 SSEN Transmission project to transport renewable energy between Peterhead and Yorkshire, from the last three months? https:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500466745
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal Licensing queries: EIR release

I have found the Seal Licensing FAQ at the following location - this dates from 2010: https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20230727172322/http://www.gov.scot/publications/seal-licensing-frequently-asked-questions/ It contains a flow chart explaining the arrangements, see below. Can you confirm if this is the current ...

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

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467479
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Traffic flow data for Sheriffhall Roundabout and Edinburgh Bypass: EIR release

Any reports on traffic levels/flow in the Sheriffhall roundabout area since 2008 + the same for the Edinburgh Bypass as a whole. Traffic levels for the A7 between Newbattle and Sheriffhall roundabout + incidents such as accidents, closures, repairs per year since 2008. The same for Old Dalkeith Road/A6106 between Dal...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: EIR/202500466406
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - tree felling in Menstrie site: EIR release

I visited the Menstrie site today and unfortunately the felling has continued with significant further tree removal having taken place over the last month. I've attached a high resolution comparison photo showing the difference since the last time I emailed you. I wonder if I could ask as a FOI request what action ha...

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

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467164
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Locations of Windsocks on Scottish Motorways and Trunk Roads: EIR release

You asked for the following information: 1. A list of all windsocks currently installed on motorways and trunk roads in Scotland, including: Location or coordinates Road reference Installation rationale if known 2. Any policy or criteria governing windsock placement.

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

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: EIR/202500468640
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation held by Transport Scotland regarding Road Tax and Fuel Duty: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about road tax, between October 1 2024 and February 1 2025? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500463282
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government and Petroineos/INEOS meetings: EIR release

1. The agenda and minutes of the 23 June 2021 Meeting with Andrew Gardner Petroineos/INEOS and then-Cabinet Secretary MSP. 2. The agenda and minutes of the 6 October 2021 Visit to INEOS, Grangemouth to meet with Andrew Gardner CEO and then-Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson MSP. 3. The agenda and minutes of the 22 Oc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500463343
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Construction work costs undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William: EIR release

"You recently provided me with the attached information following my FOI request. The works at the first phase at Lochy Bridge to the Lochaber High School overrun and completed in April. The budgeted cost you advised was £324,000. Now that the first phase is complete I would be grateful if you could advise me of the ac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500465535
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Petroineos regarding Grangemouth: EIR release

A copy of all written correspondence between Petroineos/INEOS and the Scottish Government regarding the Grangemouth refinery in the calendar years 2020 and 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500463991
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Geoengineering and list of chemicals released into Scottish airspace: EIR release

1. List of chemicals released into UK or Scottish airspace over the last ten (10) years for purposes including, but not limited to, geoengineering, cloud seeding, solar radiation management, or other climate manipulation experiments. 2. Copies of agreements, contracts, or MOUs allowing for stratospheric aerosol inject...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.2 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500464585
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Marine Scotland and Inch Cape Offshore Limited: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. Correspondence with ICOL All correspondence between Marine Scotland (including the Licensing Operations Team and Offshore Wind Directorate) and Inch Cape Offshore Limited (ICOL) between 1 March 2025 and the present, relating to: The preparation, submission, assessment, or...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.5(1)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500464072
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

2024 Callander Traffic Survey: EIR release

In 2024 a traffic survey was conducted on Main Street in Callander in 4 locations along its length. Under the Freedom if Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we are requesting the full data-set collected from this survey and the subsequent report. It is expected the data will include dates, time and speeds of traffic acros...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 20 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500468063
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scotland’s Green Renewable Energy Capacity: EIR release

1. “The Company names of ALL these 100’s of Investors” 2. “The products that they have committed to invest in.” 3. “Regarding 'Green Energy' the answers to the following few questions I have Will the Investors be producing 'Green Hydrogen? Will the Investors be producing 'Blue Hydrogen? Will the Investors be using rec...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500464385
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Swallow Roundabout upgrades: EIR release

A copy of our response to Councillor Forbes in relation to the new upgrades at the Swallow Roundabout.

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

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466979
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Programme, Tarmac and Aggregate Industries: EIR release

1.With regards to the duelling of the A9, which companies have been awarded contracts for (a) asphalt and (b) concrete, and what was the value of these contracts? 2. In each of the past three years, what contracts have been awarded to (a) Tarmac, and (b) Aggregate Industries / Holcim UK; and what was the value of thes...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500464746
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advanced Research and Innovation Agency’s (ARIA) Exploring Climate Change Programme: EIR release

You stated in an FOI response (EIR/202400417485) last year (25 June 2024) asking regarding the Scottish Government's involvement in geoengineering/cloud-seeding projects that: "In 2010 a moratorium on geoengineering activities that would impact on biodiversity, with the exception of small scale scientific research stud...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500466613
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road traffic fatality statistics: EIR release

You asked for the following information: “A simple statement of road fatalities, in 2023 and in 2024 on: 1. The A9 from (but not including) the Keir Roundabout to Inverness (ie. the part of the A9 covered by average speed cameras scheme) 2. The A90 from Emmock Roundabout to Stonehaven (ie. the part of the A90 covere...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500467342
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport