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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

Daily Record

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

Edinburgh Live

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.

Daily Record

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 National (Scotland)

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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

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'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 ...

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Humza Yousaf insists Scottish water cleaner than England's as sewage fears raised

THE First Minister has insisted Scotland’s water quality is better than in England – pointing to official statistics which he said showed the…

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Appeal for information over illegal sewage dumping in Bute woodland

SCOTLAND’S environmental regulator is appealing for information following several reports of sewage being illegally dumped on the Isle of Bute.

Daily Record

Exclusive Mercedes deal could see Grangemouth firm create 30 jobs on greenbelt site

The repair company have been asked to establish a Mercedes truck dealership for Scotland, and Falkirk councillor agrees that the economic boost outweighed concerns about greenbelt land.

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Highland Perthshire marina embroiled in sewage leak row applies to upgrade waste treatment facilities

The Scottish Winter Swimming Championships held at Loch Tay in February was cancelled due to the incident

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Ayrshire firm fined £75,000 in Scottish first

The fine is the first of its kind in Scotland, under regulations which have been in force since 2015

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First Scottish penalty for greenhouse gas leak issued to Ayrshire firm

SCOTLAND'S environmental regulator has issued its first penalty for a greenhouse gas leak.

Daily Record

Incinerator plant firm hit back at Ayrshire campaigners' health fears

Irvine incinerator plant owners counter claims from protestors.

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Family 'traumatised' after finding 40 dead sheep in bin bags

A FAMILY have been left “traumatised” after they found 40 dead sheep in bin bags in an Argyll forest.

Edinburgh Live

Sewage discharges in Edinburgh rivers 'like return of gardyloo' as calls made to fix 'scandal'

Local environmental groups warned of an "obvious increase" in discharges of human waste in Edinburgh's waterways.

Daily Record

Tributes paid to renowned Stirling environmentalist David Mackay OBE

Stirling-born academic's posts included SEPA North Region director as well as- honorary role at Stirling University's department of aquatic management.

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