Scottish Public Authorities
This part of the website brings together information, guidance and resources of particular interest to public authorities covered by the Act.
You can use the search facility below to find details of Scottish public authorities or you can download a list of some of the public authorities covered by the Act, with links to their websites where available. Please note that this is not a complete list of the bodies covered by the Act.
Scottish public authority finder
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) cover all Scottish pubic authorities, and companies which are wholly owned by Scottish public authorities.
Search for a Scottish public authority or download one of the following lists:
List of Scottish Public Authorities
List of Scottish Public Authorities
Guidance for Scottish public authorities
This part of the website contains a range of resources and support for Scottish public authorities, to help them comply with legislation and adopt best practice.
- Scottish public authorities responding to information requests
- Compliance & Enforcement
- Complying with FOISA
- Resources to help with Records Management
- Guidance on publication schemes for Scottish public authorities
- Briefings and guidance
The website section on 'The Law' also contains a section on the EIRs including comprehensive guidance on environmental information. Access to environmental information