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Scotlands summer starts with more bathing waters than ever before and a record-breaking number rated excellent
31 May 2023
The Cabinet Secretary Màiri McAllan has designated Wardie Bay and Fisherrow Sands as Scottish bathing waters as the season starts on the 1st June.
Wardie Bay becomes Scotlands newest bathing water ahead of 2023 season
31 May 2023
Wardie Bay has been designated as Scottish bathing water by the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition Màiri McAllan, bringing the total number of Bathing Waters in Scotland to 89.
Fisherrow Sands becomes first bathing water in Scotland to be re-designated
31 May 2023
Fisherrow Sands has been re-designated alongside a new designation at Wardie Bay as a Scottish bathing water by the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition Màiri McAllan.
Scottish business leaders embracing economic benefits of sustainability
26 May 2023
Finalists revealed for 2023 VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards. The shortlist covers every corner of the country, from Inverness to Hawick and Lossiemouth to Newton Stewart - as well as a wide range of sectors including transport, food and drink, construction and tourism.
Water scarcity risk increases for businesses ahead of warm, dry weather
26 May 2023
The risk of water scarcity risk has increased in parts of Scotland, with Alert level reached for the first time around Loch Maree in the Highlands.
Delivering for Scotlands environment: SEPA priorities for 2023-2024
26 May 2023
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has today (26th May 2023) published its annual operating plan (AOP) for 2023-2024, outlining the agency's key delivery priorities for the upcoming year.