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SEPA have issued advice against bathing at Broadsands and Yellowcraig Bathing Waters.

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

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have been made aware of an incident of fallen stock being in or near a burn which runs into Ettrick Bay Beach on the Isle of Bute.

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.

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.

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