A safety warning has been issued after reckless swimmers were spotted in a Paisley reservoir.
Scottish Water, which maintains Stanely Reservoir, has called on Buddies to take extra care as locals look to cool off in the summer heat.
Local Councillor Stephen Burns also urged people to stay away from the Glenburn site after a number of tragic deaths on Scottish waterways.
He said: “The advice is very clear. Do not swim in Stanely Reservoir or any other reservoir.
“They can be extremely dangerous and can contain hidden dangers.
“It may be tempting, given the nice weather, to go for a swim but please heed the warnings and stay clear.
"I have had a number of reports of people entering the water there and it is unacceptable."
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The latest figures from the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) show that, in 2020, a total of 254 people lost their lives to unintentional drowning in the UK, of which 39 were in Scotland.
Peter Farrer, Scottish Water’s chief operating officer, said: “While people should enjoy any good weather we have and take pleasure around the country’s beautiful lochs, reservoirs and rivers as the Covid-19 restrictions ease - following any Scottish Government guidelines in place at the time - it’s absolutely vital they stay safe at all times and behave responsibly.
“Safety is a serious issue at reservoirs as, while the water may look harmless, there are many hidden dangers. We need to ensure everyone is aware of these hazards. We are reminding parents to keep their children safe and asking adults to act responsibly around reservoirs and other watercourses.”
Deep, cold water is a particular danger at reservoirs, which are working parts of Scottish Water’s infrastructure. Dams, steep banks, spillways (overflows) and underwater pipework can also present real hazards.
The publicly-owned utility’s reservoirs are situated in remote locations, meaning there is a lack of immediate assistance and mobile phone reception can be poor.
Ben Thomson, 14, sadly died after entering a reservoir and getting into difficulty at Paisley’s Gleniffer Braes Country Park.
The popular schoolboy had gone to the site to play with friends during a period of warm weather in July 2018.
