Flood alert in Edinburgh issued by SEPA as more showers forecast to start the week SEPA warn that urban areas are most at risk including the transport network and low lying land and roads. Edinburgh Live · Jun 19, 2023
Scottish Government grants 'exceptional measures' to maintain water supply on Skye EXCEPTIONAL measures have been granted to maintain public water supply on Skye due to the prolonged period of dry weather. The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2023
Scotland facing serious water shortage with Glasgow among regions impacted Every region of the country has been put on a water scarcity alert by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency with weekend rain doing little to help low water levels. Glasgow Live · Jun 16, 2023
Scotland under serious water shortage threat which could impact every region Every region of the country has been put on a water scarcity alert by Sepa. Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023
UK enforces water use restrictions LONDON: Millions of people across parts of southern England will be banned from using garden hoses as a hot spell sparks record demand for drinking water, authorities said on Friday. Bangkok Post · Jun 16, 2023
Scotland warned to brace itself for significant water shortage RAIN over the weekend will do little to rejuvenate Scotland’s low water levels as an environmental agency has warned the country could face… The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023
First Minister calls for responsible water use amid low reservoir levels Most Scotland’s water reservoirs are at low levels following the current heatwave across the country... The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023
Mystery of Loch Ness Monster could be revealed as hot weather dries up water As a result of the recent dry spell, the water level at Loch Ness is reaching record lows, which people claim could result in some of the loch's mysteries being revealed. Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023
Ministers failed to regulate dangerous sewage fertiliser, says green charity A GREEN charity has accused ministers of failing to regulate the use of a potentially dangerous sewage fertiliser seven years after a Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023
Major fears for Loch Ness as water levels fall to lowest since the records began The agency said in May the Loch Ness area had been one of the driest in the UK, and Inverness had received just a third of its usual long-term average rainfall. Edinburgh Live · Jun 10, 2023
Concern over low water levels in Loch Ness amid dry weather Concern has been raised about the water levels of Loch Ness and the River Ness amid the protracted dry spell affecting Scotland and the UK. The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2023
Beloved Scots rivers and lochs hit with water scarcity warnings amid dry weather Loch Maree, Loch Ness and the River Ness have had water shortage warnings ramped up with most of the country on alert. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
Scotland water shortage warning as 37 areas placed under alert during hot weather Sepa confirmed 37 areas of Scotland are at alert level, and it urged businesses to put their water scarcity plans into action. Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023
New areas at risk of water scarcity as alert raised to highest in part of Highlands An area of the Highlands has been placed under the highest level of water scarcity alert as dry weather continues. The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2023 Humza Yousaf calls on public to 'reduce water use' amid unusually dry weather People and businesses are being urged to use water carefully as dry weather conditions are expected to persist and water demand is rising.
Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023 Plans for new £15million Stirling distillery turned down on appeal Plans for a £15million distillery project for Stirling have been narrowly rejected on appeal. An application for the Wolfcraig Distillery on a site at Craigforth was refused planning permission in March last year. But a Local Review Body appeal has
Daily Record · Jun 3, 2023 Sewage dump fears mean 3 in 4 Scots less likely to wild swim, new poll finds EXCLUSIVE: Findings from a Savanta survey for the Lib Dems come amid growing anger over wastewater spills into the environment.
Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023 Scotland's water scarcity alert could 'escalate quickly' amid hot weather, SEPA warns With little rainfall expected across Scotland next week, officials anticipate the warning will reach across a much wider area of the country.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2023 East Lothian flats plan thrown out over 'significant' risk to life from flooding Developers had hoped plans for a Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme would allow the flats to go ahead but were told the level of protection it would give the building may not be enough
Daily Record · Jun 2, 2023 Scotland set for weekend scorcher as temperatures to stay above 20C According to the Met Office, the sun will be shining on both Saturday and Sunday as we enter the first weekend of meteorological summer.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2023 Water scarcity alert issued by Met Office after dry spring in Scotland PARTS of Scotland are in a state of water scarcity while southern England has seen above-average rainfall, according to Met Office analysis.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Water scarcity in Scotland and a rain-soaked southern England – Met Office A spring report released on the first day of the meteorological summer has revealed large regional differences in rainfall across the UK.
Daily Record · Jun 1, 2023 Dog owners warned to keep pets away from bright red rockpools along Scots coast Members of the public are being urged to avoid the areas and ensure their dogs do not drink the water or swim in it.
Insider UK · May 29, 2023 Water scarcity risk increases for businesses ahead of warm weather Areas in southern and central Scotland - and the majority of the north - are now at 'early warning' status
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023 'Very high' risk of wildfires across Scotland over bank holiday, fire service warns THERE is a “very high” risk of wildfires across Scotland amid warm weather this weekend, the fire service has warned ...