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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are investigating an ongoing pollution incident in the Polton area that affected the River North Esk.

Scotland’s bathing water season began on 1st June and 2025 is the 10th anniversary of the first samples taken under the revised Bathing Water Directive, which introduced tougher water quality standards and clearer public information.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have updated their advice on bathing at Dunbar East after the latest water quality samples showed no risk to the public.

SEPA have issued advice against bathing at Dunbar East Bathing Water.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has published the 2026 bathing water classifications, showing the national picture across Scotland’s coasts and inland waters. The majority of designated bathing waters continue to meet high environmental standards, with 47 rated Excellent and 26 rated Good for the year ahead.

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have updated their advice on bathing at Aberdeen bathing water.