Your right to know, explained
Councils, the NHS and other public bodies in Scotland hold information you have a right to see. FindOut explains how to ask for it — and what to do if they say no.
How FindOut can help
Your rights
Councils, the NHS, police and other public bodies in Scotland must respond to your information requests. Learn what you can ask for and how to ask.
Request templates
Ready-to-use requests for school places, road safety, waiting times and more. Copy one, adapt it, and send it to the right authority.
Request refused?
Public bodies don't always get refusals right. Check which exemption they used, whether it applies, and how to request a review.