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As Scotland’s flood forecasting, warning and strategic flood risk management authority, SEPA is urging the people of Aberdeenshire to “prepare and be aware” for flooding this winter.

Scottish Water has been served a civil penalty of £6,000 by Scotland’s environmental regulator for breaching a condition of their licence after a discharge of untreated sewage caused pollution of the Crossford Burn in Dunfermline.

A Glasgow man has been served with a civil penalty of £3,277 by Scotland’s environment regulator for fly tipping waste in Kingarth Lane in Glasgow.

A Stranraer company has been served with a civil penalty of £7,833 by Scotland’s environment regulator for permanently diverting and straightening a watercourse, without an authorisation.

As winter approaches, flooding is a reality many Scots will face more often. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are urging everyone to prepare and be aware of flooding to stay safe and protect their homes, businesses, and communities.

In 2025 the highest number of Scotland's bathing waters on record will meet the best environmental standards, with 87% achieving Excellent or Good classifications. A further 10% will meet the Sufficient standard.