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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Ministerial correspondence concerning the Early Learning and Childcare expansion delivery progress report: FOI review

You asked for: Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) involving Scottish Government ministers and/or senior civil servants and/or special advisors regarding the following publication prior to its release date, including the original dr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/19/02233
Directorate
Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Lack of winter salt treatment on the M74 Junction 9: EIR release

Why the M74 at Junction 9 was not salted between 0000 on 23 January and 1200 on 25 January.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/20/00078
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

“Let's Call Periods, Periods” marketing campaign: FOI release

Information on the new government campaign Let's Call Periods, Periods. How much money has been spent on the entire marketing campaign ‘Let’s Call Periods Periods’? Please include all monies from all policy departments and all parts of marketing budget allocated to research, insight gathering, creative testing, creati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000014258
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Forest Estate Relief Road awarded Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF) grant: EIR release

A copy of all documents, applications, communications, analyses reports and decisions relating to the Forrest Estate Relief Road.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-02-26
Reference
FOI/20/00099
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Fishing vessel sightings concerning Scotttish waters 2011-2015: EIR release

You asked for: I am looking for fishing vessel sightings data for 2011-2015 for the UK EEZ. Are you able to point me to where I can download this data or able to provide it please?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-24
Reference
FOI/202000016609
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Questions concerning the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy dual carriageway: EIR release

I would like to request the following information with regards to the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy upgrade: a) Was the ditching, in which heavy duty plastics are used as a material, included as part of the construction contract and specified as built? b) Was the use of heavy duty plastics for ditching signed off by Transpo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-02-21
Reference
FOI/202000014036
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public safety and emergencies, Transport

Social and Equality Impacts of Brexit - questions on formulation of the report: FOI release

i. What criteria was used to determine which authors to consider for the report? ii. How many academics, or others, were considered as authors before Dr Hepburn was chosen? iii. Who made the final choice of Dr Hepburn as author? iv. What was the brief, if any, given the Dr Hepburn by the Scottish Government?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3
Published
2020-02-21
Reference
FOI/202000014416
Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Meeting documents of Transport Minister and author of Rail for Reform Scotland report: FOI release

You asked for the following in digital format: “any documentation pertaining to the meeting between Michael Matheson and Tom Harris on 1.7.19. This should include any minutes, agenda, briefings, notes of conversations (including telephone) or any other documentation pertaining to the meeting, including handwritten not...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/20/00069
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A702/A703 Hillend study: EIR release

You asked “I'm e-mailing regarding the A702/A703 Hillend Junction just outside Edinburgh. It was reported recently in the press that Transport Scotland commissioned a study into safety improvements to be made to this junction after over 5000 conflicts within four days. I'd appreciate it if Transport Scotland would p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/20/00076
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disability and Carers Expert Advisory Group correspondence: FOI release

The reports and correspondence between the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group and the Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People since June 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-18
Reference
FOI/20/00092
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Tender invitation for technical and industry expertise in digital identity: FOI release

You asked for 'Can you send me the contract for the following contract issued today and also confirm if the supplier has pre qualified for work like this and if so on what basis? Award of Provision of Technical and Industry Expertise in Digital Identity'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/202000013131
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Kirkoswald Village carriageway gullies removal financial cost: EIR release

You asked: "Transport Scotland commissioned their provider Transerv to carry out work in fiscal year 2019/20 at the South entrance/exit to Kirkoswald Village in South Ayrshire. Specifically the information I’d like to request is the sum agreed and the sum spent (should they be different) for the removal of the carriage...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/202000013962
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Provision of digital ear thermometers in baby boxes: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and/or officials from the last two years in which there is discussion about the provision of digital ear thermometers in baby boxes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-14
Reference
FOI/202000012185
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

A90 Kingsway Dundee: EIR release

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to 3 October 2019 being : 1. Records of inspection for A90 Kingsway Dundee. 2. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working on A90 Kingsway Dundee. 3. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-02-14
Reference
FOI/20/00035
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Concerns of gaining a Scottish University placement correspondence: FOI release

You asked for "the content of all letters sent to Nicola Sturgeon or John Swinney last year expressing concern that either they or someone they know had been unable to win a place at a Scottish university".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000012772
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Site 6, Almondbank hatchery payments and correspondence: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board and The Tay Foundation/Tay Rivers Trust regarding the hatchery and/or associated land at Site 6, Almondbank. This correspondence should include letters, emails and minutes regarding past, current and future manageme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011965
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish and UK Government correspondence on setting the Scottish budget 2020-21: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence, including but not limited to emails, phone records, letters and text messages between the Scottish and UK Governments over the Scottish budget setting process for the financial year 2020/21.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence whatsapp s.30 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011979
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

All correspondence pertaining to the First Minister's visit to Coca Cola factory: FOI release

You asked for: Any documentation pertaining to Nicola Sturgeon’s visit to Coca Cola on 31.7.19. This should include any letters, emails, briefings, and notes of conversations (including telephone) pertaining to the visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011679
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Scottish Ministers and Alan Werritty correspondence concerning the Grouse Moor Management report: FOI release

You asked for: All drafts of the Werritty report into grouse moor management communicated between Prof Alan Werritty (or his team) and Scottish Government Ministers. All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and the author (or his team), from the time of submission, and receipt of the first draft by Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011709
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scotcoin Correspondence: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between members of the Scotcoin company and FinTech Scotland. 2. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011924
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

V & A Museum of Design Dundee correspondence & funding: FOI release

1. Please supply details of all Scottish Government funding to Design Dundee Ltd, relating to the V&A Museum of Design Dundee, in 2019. Please itemise this funding and what it is specified for. 2. Please provide all correspondence between Design Dundee Ltd, relating to the V&A Museum of Design Dundee, and the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000012011
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Money and tax, Public sector

Bullying and harrassment investigations within Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry: FOI release

You asked: How many cases of bullying and harassment have been investigated by the Forestry Commission in the last three years. This was clarified to: Can you please tell me how many cases of bullying and harassment have been investigated by forestry commission Scotland and forest enterprise including the new bodies...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/20/00011
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform visit to Coca Cola factory: EIR release

You asked for any documentation pertaining to Roseanna Cunningham’s visit to the Coca Cola factory on 23.1.19. This should include any letters, emails, briefings, and notes of conversations (including telephone) pertaining to the visit.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000011574
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the meeting about Newlands Junior College: FOI release

You asked for: All notes and minutes pertaining to a meeting between John Swinney and Jim McColl about Newlands Junior College, which took place on 16th January 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000011519
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Education, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills