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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.
98% of Scottish bathing waters continue to meet strict environmental standards
21 November 2023
In 2024 98% of Scotland's bathing waters will again meet or exceed the Sufficient classification - with 85% achieving the higher standards of Excellent or Good.
Check the weather, check the water urges SEPA, with water quality information at your fingertips as Scotland’s bathing waters season begins
31 May 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are encouraging visitors to "check the weather, check the water” via SEPA’s bathing waters website before heading to one of the country’s designated bathing waters this season.
Update: Heads of Ayr bathing water samples show no risk to public
12 June 2024
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have updated their advice on bathing at Heads of Ayr after the latest water quality samples showed no risk to the public.