Timeline

Monthly chronology

2026-06 1276.0d 2026-05 41025.7d 2026-04 31225.0d 2026-03 21728.4d 2026-02 58925.1d 2026-01 47924.6d 2025-12 17724.5d 2025-11 26326.1d 2025-10 21726.7d 2025-09 56125.9d 2025-08 26425.8d 2025-07 43125.6d 2025-06 18926.0d 2025-05 9024.9d 2025-04 12826.4d 2025-03 24225.9d 2025-02 29623.7d 2025-01 53826.6d 2024-12 8224.7d 2024-11 30232.8d 2024-10 49223.5d 2024-09 94027.7d 2024-08 36131.9d 2024-07 13528.4d 2024-06 10426.9d 2024-05 19125.4d 2024-04 28223.7d 2024-03 18127.2d 2024-02 29835.3d 2024-01 67637.8d 2023-12 53340.6d 2023-11 75933.9d 2023-10 43333.1d 2023-09 19232.4d 2023-08 14829.3d 2023-07 5821.4d 2023-06 7842.0d 2023-05 7840.3d 2023-04 6145.2d 2023-03 12735.1d 2023-02 13631.2d 2023-01 14531.6d 2022-12 8730.1d 2022-11 8326.4d 2022-10 14331.2d 2022-09 6030.8d 2022-08 21329.8d 2022-07 12447.0d 2022-06 8536.2d 2022-05 16523.4d 2022-04 4435.0d 2022-03 19833.0d 2022-02 25731.7d 2022-01 17737.4d 2021-12 11930.4d 2021-11 20734.0d 2021-10 19727.2d 2021-09 12625.5d 2021-08 12226.2d 2021-07 14740.5d 2021-06 18641.0d 2021-05 17536.5d 2021-04 19929.7d 2021-03 24930.1d 2021-02 28430.2d 2021-01 9535.6d 2020-12 9931.4d 2020-11 21634.5d 2020-10 12131.7d 2020-09 11529.6d 2020-08 9634.9d 2020-07 8732.8d 2020-06 8636.2d 2020-05 4739.6d 2020-04 5633.9d 2020-03 15228.5d 2020-02 8624.4d 2020-01 9726.9d 2019-12 11831.4d 2019-11 11124.7d 2019-10 14123.9d 2019-09 13227.7d 2019-08 12927.7d 2019-07 13225.4d 2019-06 12229.1d 2019-05 18227.5d 2019-04 14826.9d 2019-03 18025.5d 2019-02 16926.9d 2019-01 134d 2018-12 180d 2018-11 206d 2018-10 242d 2018-09 159d 2018-08 139d 2018-07 144d 2018-06 157d 2018-05 183d 2018-04 118d 2018-03 176d 2018-02 160d 2018-01 132d 2017-12 185d 2017-11 221d 2017-10 108d 2017-09 150d 2017-08 160d 2017-07 137d 2017-06 9d 2017-04 1d 2016-08 1d 2016-06 1d

Communications between the Director of Law Reform at the Law Society of Scotland and the former Finance Secretary: FOI release

2026-05-20 already published 2 attachments

Directorate: Justice Directorate

Transport Scotland - Documentation relating to the provision of vehicle recovery services during works on the M8: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Marine litter information: EIR release

2026-05-20 not held

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care expense claims for 2024: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government expense claims for 2025: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government expense claims for 2024: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

International journeys undertaken by Senior Civil Service staff in the last two financial years: FOI release

2026-05-20 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate

Bankruptcy and Debt Arrangement Scheme information: FOI release

2026-05-20 unclear 2 attachments

Directorate

Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme (HIBS) tender documents: EIR release

2026-05-20 clarification 2 attachments

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

Solway Half Net River Annan salmon sampling data: EIR release

2026-05-20 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Marine Directorate

NatureScot's Nature Investment Partnership and Aberdeen's aCANIF programme correspondence: EIR release

2026-05-20 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Podcast transcript for Preparing for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election: FOI release

2026-05-20 released 2 attachments

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Enforcement of sea fisheries regulations on commercial fishing vessels: EIR release

2026-05-20 not held 6 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Transport Scotland M8 junction 6a traffic management information: EIR release

2026-05-20 not held 2 attachments

Directorate

Information regarding NHS Scotland staff receiving a day off for the World Cup: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate

Director General Corporate/Chief Operating Officer recruitment exercise information: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: People Directorate

County Parish Holding (CPH) number data: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate

Tech Scaler communications between specific individuals: FOI release

2026-05-20 already published 2 attachments

Directorate: Economic Development Directorate

Accountant in Bankruptcy work from home policy and office occupancy rates: FOI release

2026-05-20 unclear 2 attachments

Directorate

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands salmon farming briefing notes for the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Marine Directorate

Minutes of the Scottish Hydrogen Industry Forum (SHIF) meetings: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3) information: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Statistics and laws governing the welfare of farmed animals in Scotland: EIR Review

2026-05-20 already published 2 attachments

Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate

Information regarding mid-market rent (MMR) properties within Hilton Garden City Rosyth development: FOI release

2026-05-20 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate

Information regarding the removal of an Osprey nest: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 4 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Education leadership and digital/procurement contact information: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Learning Directorate

Correspondence regarding Ming Yang Smart Energy: EIR release

2026-05-20 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Salmon Interactions Working Group correspondence: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Marine Directorate

Correspondence regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate

Cleaner fish movements to aquaculture facilities: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Marine Directorate

Transport Scotland - Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling Peat Management Plan: EIR release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Hilton Garden City Rosyth mid-market rental development: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate

Energy Consents Unit comment submission queries: FOI release

2026-05-20 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

Affordable housing delivery targets documentation: FOI release

2026-05-20 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi medical information: FOI release

2026-05-19 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Justice Directorate

Housing shortages, targets and delays in delivery information: EIR release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate

Deputy First Minister materials related to the 2026-27 budget: FOI release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate

Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency information: EIR release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 4 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Scottish Forestry - Schedule of Works for North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme: EIR release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Transport Scotland A82 safety inspection reports: EIR release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Job Descriptions of The Lord Lyon King of Arms and The Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records: FOI release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Justice Directorate

Copies of documents held by the Scottish Government that include the phrase “inframarginal rent”: EIR release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

NHS Scotland estate decarbonisation project information: FOI release

2026-05-19 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate

Techscaler financial reporting and oversight documents: FOI release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Economic Development Directorate

Citizens Theatre funding documentation: FOI release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate

Transport Scotland - ScotZEB3 funding information: EIR release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

First Minister documentation which mentions Israel: FOI release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate

Funding to LGBT Health and Wellbeing for conversion practices support services: FOI release

2026-05-19 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Justice Directorate

Correspondence between Audit Scotland and Scottish Government: FOI release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Financial Management Directorate

Techscaler contract details: FOI release

2026-05-19 cost limit 2 attachments

Directorate: Economic Development Directorate

Transport Scotland - Performance Audit Group (PAG) and gully clearance information: FOI release

2026-05-19 unclear 4 attachments

Directorate

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Justice Directorate

British Sign Language (BSL) National Plan 2023-2029 Consultation documentation: FOI release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate

Scottish Government correspondence regarding housing Developments: EIR release

2026-05-19 partially withheld 10 attachments

Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate

Scottish Government report on home education information: FOI release

2026-05-18 partially withheld 22 attachments

Directorate: Learning Directorate

Invest to Save Fund award to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar: FOI release

2026-05-18 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate

Housing development information: EIR release

2026-05-18 partially withheld 10 attachments

Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate

Scottish Government Right to Disconnect agreement: FOI release

2026-05-18 unclear 2 attachments

Directorate: People Directorate

Correspondence regarding Crossford, Fife planning application: EIR release

2026-05-18 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate

Marine applications for subsea marine cables correspondence: EIR release

2026-05-18 not held 10 attachments

Directorate: Marine Directorate

Public Contracts Scotland Contracts Register: FOI release

2026-05-18 cost limit 2 attachments

Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate

Council Tax banding queries: FOI release

2026-05-18 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate

Re-conviction statistics for male offenders: FOI release

2026-05-18 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate

Scottish Forestry - Carbon emission queries: EIR release

2026-05-18 not held 6 attachments

Directorate

Bonds Programme business case information: FOI release

2026-05-18 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate

Director General Economy budget data: FOI release

2026-05-18 unclear 2 attachments

Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate

Scottish prison nationality statistics: FOI release

2026-05-18 released 2 attachments

Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate

First Minister memorandum or written briefings concerning live or ongoing criminal proceedings: FOI release

2026-05-18 released 2 attachments

Directorate: Marine Directorate

Techscaler annual report 2024 events data: FOI release

2026-05-18 released 2 attachments

Directorate: Economic Development Directorate

Midlothian Council’s application to the Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund information: FOI release

2026-05-18 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Job vacancies and feedback for unsuccessful candidates in recruitment processes: FOI release

2026-05-15 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: People Directorate

Compliance Metrics and quality assurance processes for FOI case management and documentation in 2025: FOI release

2026-05-15 unclear 2 attachments

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Planning guidance on Battery Energy Storage Systems: EIR release

2026-05-15 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate

Correspondence involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme: FOI release

2026-05-15 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate

Correspondence discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390: FOI release

2026-05-15 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Organisational structure for Business Transformation: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate

Perth and Kinross broadband queries: FOI release

2026-05-14 not held

Directorate: Digital Directorate

First Minister's Shetland Isles visit information: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear 2 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR release

2026-05-14 not held 2 attachments

Directorate

Health Board funding, NHS Resource Allocation Committee comparison, and additional allocations: FOI release

2026-05-14 released 2 attachments

Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate

Direct communication between the First Minister and Permanent Secretary and their associated offices: FOI Review

2026-05-14 cost limit 2 attachments

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service funding query: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate: Public Spending Directorate

Accountancy in Bankruptcy - Software based data destruction queries: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate

Scottish Prison Service Policy for the Management of Transgender People in Custody Operational Guidance spend: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate: Justice Directorate

Education Scotland - Scrutiny Directorate workforce data: FOI release

2026-05-14 partially withheld

Directorate

Scottish Government documentation regarding the procurement of Oracle: FOI release

2026-05-14 not held

Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate

Apprenticeship funding data: FOI release

2026-05-14 not held

Directorate: Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate

Transport Scotland - Highlands £2 bus fare cap pilot: FOI release

2026-05-14 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Wind turbine information and the impact of artificial intelligence on energy usage: EIR release

2026-05-14 not held

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

Information surrounding various spending made by Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS): FOI release

2026-05-14 already published

Directorate

Non-domestic rates information relating to land used for shooting activity: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate

Ministerial submissions, briefings and advice relating to body-worn video cameras for Police Scotland: FOI release

2026-05-14 partially withheld

Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate

Scottish Government reports or briefings containing annual miscarriage estimates: FOI release

2026-05-14 already published 2 attachments

Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Assurance process information for software-based data erasure of end of life IT equipment: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate

COVID-19 creation, outbreak and mask-wearing queries: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate: Population Health Directorate

Information regarding filming activity on Education Scotland premises: FOI release

2026-05-14 not held

Directorate

Various spending by Education Scotland: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate

Information relating to First Minister's visit to Washington DC in September 2025: FOI release

2026-05-14 released

Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - queries regarding police scheme calculation error: FOI release

2026-05-14 partially withheld

Directorate

Transport Scotland - Cost and usage of asylum seeker bus passes: FOI release

2026-05-14 unclear

Directorate

Compensation for miscarriages of justice queries: FOI release

2026-05-14 partially withheld

Directorate: Justice Directorate

Recycling Improvement Fund - Midlothian Council grant assessment: EIR release

2026-05-14 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

First Minister correspondence including the phrase “energy bills” or “electricity bills”: FOI release

2026-05-14 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

Toilets and changing rooms in schools: FOI release

2026-05-13 partially withheld

Directorate: Education Reform Directorate

Supporting transgender pupils in schools guidance: FOI release

2026-05-13 partially withheld

Directorate: Education Reform Directorate

Ardrossan Harbour purchase costs: EIR release

2026-05-13 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Greyhound race track query: EIR release

2026-05-13 not held

Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate

UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers) working group meeting information: FOI release

2026-05-13 not held

Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Brand Scotland marketing spend information: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Documentation regarding stakeholder engagement process and information session pertaining to non-surgical cosmetics procedure bill: FOI release

2026-05-13 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate

Costs incurred in legal cases involving For Women Scotland: FOI release

2026-05-13 released

Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Student Awards Agency Scotland - Graduate Apprenticeship statistics: FOI release

2026-05-13 not held

Directorate

Democracy Matters Steering Group information: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate

First Home Fund information: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate

First Minister emails relating to Lord Advocate and former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

2026-05-13 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Number of Freedom of Information requests which have proceeded to a review: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Caithness Hospital and blood bank inspection: FOI release

2026-05-13 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Population Health Directorate

Disclosure Scotland energy and water procurement, monitoring and management information: FOI release

2026-05-13 not held 2 attachments

Directorate

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and Great British Energy (GB Energy): EIR release

2026-05-13 already published 2 attachments

Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate

Documents regarding accuracy of public statements concerning hospital waiting times: FOI release

2026-05-13 clarification

Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate

Queries regarding Queen Elizabeth University Hospital cladding and associated costs: EIR release

2026-05-13 not held

Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate

Global Counsel meeting information: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate

Assurance on NHS compliance with Supreme Court Judgement: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate

Ministerial expenses of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Operation Branchform communications between Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and First Minister: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)

Number of memos/minutes sent from Lord Advocate’s office/Law Officers to the First Minister: FOI release

2026-05-13 not held

Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)

Records of Law Officers communications with First Minister since 2016: FOI release

2026-05-13 released

Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)

Guidance provided to local authorities on single-sex spaces in leisure centres: FOI release

2026-05-13 unclear

Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Guidance to public bodies on implementation of Supreme Court judgement: FOI release

2026-05-13 already published

Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Disclosure Scotland expenditure: FOI release

2026-05-13 already published

Directorate

Social Security Scotland spend on translation services: FOI release

2026-05-13 not held

Directorate

Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Budget spend information: FOI release

2026-05-13 already published

Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate

Cabinet Secretary for Education briefing materials on teachers in Scotland: FOI release

2026-05-13 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Learning Directorate

Ministerial representation at Scotland’s Offshore Wind and Clean Energy Technologies programme at Expo Osaka in Japan: EIR release

2026-05-13 partially withheld

Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate

Transmission charges in an independent Scotland query: EIR release

2026-05-13 partially withheld

Directorate: Constitution Directorate

Climate change policy package: EIR release

2026-05-12 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

Ardrossan Harbour details: EIR release

2026-05-12 partially withheld 4 attachments

Directorate

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) concerning aesthetics regulation information: FOI release

2026-05-12 not held 2 attachments

Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate

Scottish Forestry - Development of the new Lenzie Academy information: EIR release

2026-05-12 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister response to a letter sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

2026-05-12 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Economic Development Directorate

Scottish Forestry's Carbon Code Calculations: EIR release

2026-05-12 not held 2 attachments

Directorate

Scottish Government correspondence regarding Lochan Associates: FOI release

2026-05-12 cost limit 4 attachments

Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme correspondence: FOI release

2026-05-12 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate

Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) correspondence: EIR release

2026-05-12 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate

Sensitive and routine Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

2026-05-12 unclear

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

SNP manifesto commitments: FOI release

2026-05-12 partially withheld

Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate

Correspondence regarding Information Commissioner decision notices: FOI release

2026-05-12 partially withheld 2 attachments

Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

2026-05-12 unclear

Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate

Transport Scotland - Information regarding the Old Military Road being used as a diversion for the Rest and Be Thankful closures: EIR release

2026-05-12 not held

Directorate