Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

12,099releases indexed
20,414attachments found
29.1avg calendar days
4,755partially withheld
2023-01-05oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,755 unclear 3,519 not held 1,785 released 854 already published 438 cost limit 394 clarification 184 withheld 130 transferred 40

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2997 s.20 2635 s.34(1) 2278 s.39(2) 2079 s.30 1822 s.17(1) 1579 s.25(1) 1420 s.10(4) 1249 s.11(2) 1008 s.29(1) 738 s.2 627 s.6(1) 524

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 775 releases · 27.9 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 676 releases · 29.3 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 484 releases · 29.5 avg days Marine Directorate 480 releases · 27.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 419 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 399 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 369 releases · 42.7 avg days People Directorate 360 releases · 26.5 avg days
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2,079 matching releases

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme (Property Figures and Mapping): EIR release

‘Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the followingBrecorded information held by the Scottish Government: 1. Copies of all submissions, correspondence, and briefings received from East Lothian Council between January 2023 and January 2026 which reference the number of properties: a) at risk ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511366
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry information related to trees removal: EIR release

Over the course of two weeks from 20th Feb 2026, around 50 significant, mature pine trees were removed from land adjacent to Scorguie Road, Inverness, following the refusal of planning permission to develop that land. The removal of the trees was mentioned during the Highland Council committee hearing as being part of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600512287
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information in relation to Aird Salmon Farm: EIR release

1. Sea-lice data submitted by the operator For the period 1 June 2025 to the present, please provide: All weekly sea-lice returns submitted by the site operator for the site “Aird”, including: the weekly average adult female lice values any nil returns any reasons given for no count any metadata or explanatory notes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500497836
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to the collection procedure of dead wild birds reported by the public: EIR release

[Contractors tasked with collection of dead, wild birds reported by the public] It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the details listed below to allow me and others in the industry assess whether the collection procedure, in our opinion, is adequate. The methodology for determining how many birds shou...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 0 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500498227
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland roadworks M8 Junction 26: EIR release

" .. under freedom of information, please can you provide the following information. Contact made to Trunk Road defect reporting line 0800 0281414 time of call, reference number and information passed to South west control room. Action taken by control room, resources deployed with supporting vehicle tracker informat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600513813
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland roadworks on the A74(M) information relating to WM001-GM/2026/5569: EIR release

"Please provide the following recorded information relating to WM001-GM/2026/5569 on the A74(M): What works are being carried out at this location by Transport Scotland Please provide any plans and reports for the works being carried out. Time Period: June 2025 to 8 April 2026"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600514146
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Litter accumulation on the Motorways and Special Roads: EIR release

Thank you for your letter of 5 March 2026. I appreciate the operational information provided. However, aspects of your response raise questions about how the approach described aligns in practice with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600513552
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 westbound carriageway/after Junction 20 inspection and maintenance records: EIR release

I request the following environmental information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 in relation to the M8 westbound carriageway shortly after Junction 20, at or around What3Words location ///driven.cult.early. I have highlighted the specific area of interest on the attached map in a red c...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600513835
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland LED lighting Information: EIR release

Thank you for your response of 25 February 2026 and for providing sample documentation relating to LED trunk road lighting, including design records, environmental management plans, and asset information. Having reviewed the sample materials, I am writing to refine and narrow the scope of my request under the Environm...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.3 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.18T s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
EIR/202600511678
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Suspected unauthorised tree felling queries: EIR release

Further to emails to Scottish Forestry of 8 December 2025 with subject: Central Scotland - Felling query - Report a suspected unauthorised felling (222.0925) You asked for 1. Could you please also confirm whether Scottish Forestry has opened an investigation into this matter yet? If an investigation has been opened,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
EIR/202500498509
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels in Shetland statistics: EIR release

The annual statistics for scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels landed in Shetland from the year 2000 to the most recent year for which data is available. If possible, please include: Total annual tonnage landed Total annual value Any available breakdowns by port or landing location within Shetland N...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495644
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gateway Review Fleet Renewal Programme information: EIR release

(…) Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Fleet Renewal Programme' (…)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500494957
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accident and road/lane closure data for the A75 and A77: EIR release

The following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st December 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st December 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
EIR/202600500403
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the subject of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity between 2021 and 2023 on the subject of part 1 or part 2 of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill as originally drafted. Any correspondence sent from Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496587
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Procurement Processes for Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) Direct Award: EIR release

Recorded information held by Transport Scotland limited to internal memos, formal reports, or risk assessments (excluding emails), from January 2024 to May 2025: 1. Documents outlining the criteria and justifications used for deciding on a direct award for the CHFS contract, including any evaluations of service contin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495918
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Carbon Calculator for Wind Farms on Scottish Peatland: EIR release

1. “Update and Version History – a) A complete version history of the Calculator, including dates on which any component of the model's methodology or empirical inputs was reviewed, revised, or updated since its original publication. The version currently being provided to applicants as a spreadsheet by the Energy Cons...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600511024
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas: EIR release

“What is the Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas? Can you outline the reasons why a sectoral marine plan was not set out for INTOG projects, but was for ScotWind projects? What role does the Scottish Government play in any objections r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510887
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Felling permission and restocking order over a Caravan Site exemption certificate for the site known as Garden Cottage: EIR release

We wish to raise an FOI in regard to the caravan application from Caledonian touring club. We require all emails and computer files and telephone calls and any other form of communication originating from North Ayrshire Council, local councillors, and the [REDACTED] from Eglinton house with particular interest in North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510879
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Carlinden Burn Stage 1 Stakeholder Engagement evidence: EIR release

1. The Stage 1 stakeholder engagement log submitted by the applicant for Carlinden Burn (25FGS86479). 2. All evidence of community engagement provided by the applicant (letters, emails, meeting notices, logs, notes of concerns, summaries of engagement). 3. Any internal Scottish Forestry assessment, tracking sheets or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 12 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
EIR/202500497160
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence relating to ‘greening’ and Scotland’s islands: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating specifically to greening and Scotland’s islands since January 2025. 4. Any correspondence sent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)E
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
EIR/202600501542
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cattle and sheep data in Scotland: EIR release

1. Cattle population by geography and breed For cattle in Scotland, please provide: 1. The number of cattle, broken down by: The most granular geographical level that can be released, ideally: Local authority (council area) level; and Any more granular standard geography used internally (e.g. data zone, parish, or o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
EIR/202600510087
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Solution: EIR release

At the Woodside Hall public consultation on the M8 Woodside Viaduct today 4 March a display 'Approach 3: Remove' included findings produced by a consultant showing what the effect of removing a section of the motorway viaduct M8 at Cowcaddens would be using traffic modelling. The display of the results of traffic mode...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509623
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Scottish Government regarding specific planning applications: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence relating to The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (10 or more homes on non-allocated land) (Scotland) Direction 2025 between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Scottish Government regarding planning applications 25/00457/PPDM and 25/00244/PPDM.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
EIR/202600509019
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Montrose Port Authority regarding dredging and licensed disposal of sediments: EIR release

I am writing in regard to the recent dredging and licensed disposal of sediments associated with Montrose Port. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I believe I am able to ask for the following information: 1. Copies of correspondence (emails, Teams messages, meeting notes, phone calls, WhatsApp or text messages) bet...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.39 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
EIR/202600509013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector