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An ambitious partnership project to restore the Back Burn to its more natural state in Glenrothes and Markinch has been recognised by a prestigious award scheme – just as the restoration work has been completed.

Recent rainfall has not been enough to reverse the impact of months of dry conditions on parts of Scotland’s east coast, with four areas now at Significant Water Scarcity.

Scotland has entered autumn with two areas at Significant Water Scarcity, as prolonged rainfall deficits continue to affect river flows.

Large parts of eastern and southern Scotland remain affected by water scarcity despite improvements in some areas this week, with a marked contrast continuing between conditions in the east and west.

The number of areas in Scotland at Significant Water Scarcity has increased from three to five this week, with prolonged low river flows continuing despite heavy rain in parts of the country.

Water scarcity continues to put pressure on Scotland's rivers and the businesses which rely on them, as hot and dry conditions return following recent rainfall.