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A red rockpool near the New Aberdour Caves on the Moray First Coast. PIC: SEPA.

'Red rockpools' warning issued with dog walkers told to stay away

Heavily silted liquid poured into the Dee, turning the normally clear water a dirty brown colour.

Serious pollution of the River Dee

The Plan is part of a strategic approach at a national level to tackle the issue with the available resources.

Six-year North East Local Flood Risk Management Plan published

Four areas have been earmarked for potential flood scheme works.

Approval sought for £70 million flood plan

Ballater Water Treatment Works during the flooding

Scottish Water staff battle flooding to safeguard water supply

The impact of the heavy rainfall was felt across the North east.

Recovery process begins to support Aberdeenshire communities impacted by floodin...

Full weir removals have taken place at Bronie Burn (SEPA).

SEPA tackles fish barriers to bring life back to Scotland’s rivers

The grass and earth in Edinburgh's Princes St Gardens - the famous 'green' space in the heart of the capital - has been scorched by a prolonged heatwave across the UK which has seen record temperatures

Why current downpours may not be enough to damp down parched Scotland

Farming is among the high-demand industries facing problems with water supplies

'Critical' warning over water supplies in parts of Scotland

Farming is among the high-demand industries facing problems with water supplies

'Critical' warning over water supplies in parts of Scotland

A water scarcity warning has been issued for much of the country

Water scarcity warning issued for much of Scotland

Icebergs calved from the nearby Twin Glaciers are seen floating off Qaqortoq, Greenland, amid rising temperatures (Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Climate change is a serious threat but also an opportunity – Bob Downes, Sepa

Under threat: Dhoon Bay in Kirkcudbrightshire
Pic by: Billy McCrorie

Scotland's worst bathing waters risk losing status

Scots are being warned not to waste water as an 'early warning' of possible summer shortages is issued. Picture: Getty Images

Taps off: ‘Early warning’ of summer water shortages in Scotland

As Ukraine enlists underground hackers to fight the Kremlin's Sandworm, should we fear Russia's cyber attacks? (Image credit: Getty Images via Canva Pro)

Should we fear Russia's cyber attacks on Ukraine?

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has announced that their chief executive Terry A'Hearn has stepped down following conduct allegations.

SEPA Chief Executive resigns following conduct allegations

A 'Don't Recycle' label on plastic packaging.

Scotland drops the ball on recycling

Emergency services have been deployed.

Major incident stood down in Hawick as flood waters recede

Scotland flooding: These 10 pictures show dramatic flooding following several weather warnings and major traffic disruption

These 12 dramatic pictures show the extent of the overnight flooding

A flood warning has been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians

SEPA issues flood warnings for Edinburgh and the Lothians

The Scottish Environmental Agency has issued five flood alerts and 17 flood warnings.

SEPA issues flood warnings for parts of Scotland

Edinburgh University will plant thousands of trees

Edinburgh Uni's tree plan to hit carbon neutral target

Dalgety Bay radiation clean-up (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Dalgety Bay: Removal of radioactive material from beach on track to finish end o...

Former Green MSP Robin Harper. Picture: Ian Georgeson

SNP-Green deal: Why there are warning signs in the agreement

Drought is now a severe problem for farming

NFU Scotland joins MSP in fight against rural flytipping

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency says water scarcity continues to affect areas in Scotland despite flooding (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell).

'Significant water scarcity’ continues to affect areas in Scotland

An artist's impression of how the new ground flare will appear.

Mossmorran: Ground flare approved at controversial gas plant

Wheat harvesting

Mixed results for world grain market supplies

Scotland is braced for thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Flood alerts and disruption warning amid heavy rain and thunderstorms

Water warning for Scotland

Loch Ness reaches its lowest water level in five years picture: Jane Barlow

Loch Ness water level drops to lowest it's been in five years

Dalgety Bay radiation clean-up (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

Dalgety Bay: SEPA confident radioactive pollution cleared from beach by Septembe...

Some of Scotland’s rivers could become hotspots for water scarcity, according to a new study.

Scottish rivers face water scarcity

The country could be hit by floods in the next 48 hours

Flood warnings after large parts of Scotland expecting 48 hours of rain

Unplanned flaring at Mossmorran petro chemical plant in Fife Sunday April 2019

Mossmorran: Flaring to be 'exception rather than the norm' as £140m upgrade star...

CyberScotland Week shows strength and depth of industry in Scotland

The vast barrier which connects South Ronaldsay and Burray to the Orkney mainland is regularly closed due to wave overtopping. Picture: Orkney.com

Race to save Churchill Barriers amid climate change warning

The proposals could tie up carbon in native woodlands.

Carbon land tax could help reduce net emissions

Picture Credit: David C. Weinczok

Pictures and video show Water of Leith rising

Open water swimming enthusiasts enjoy an early morning swim in Loch Lomond in Trossachs, Scotland.

Open water swimming enthusiasts enjoy an early morning swim in Loch Lomond

The flaring above Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife. Pic: Ash Alay/ Elaine Green

Morning protest planned at Mossmorran

Neale Hanvey has expressed his anger that the MoD has delayed cleaning up the radioactive pollution at Dalgety Bay.

MP's anger at delay to radioactive clean-up at Dalgety Bay beach

Mossmorran flared spectacularly during this week

'56 hours of hell' at Mossmorran as concerns labelled 'legitimate' by Sturgeon

The flaring above Mossmorran chemical plant in Fife. Pic: Ash Alay/ Elaine Green

Major flaring at Mossmorran chemical plant

Cars were damaged after the flooding at car parks at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. Pic: Annie Blair.

Over a month's worth of rain falls overnight in Fife

Summer sunshine and warm temperatures will give way to a low pressure front which will bring heavy rain to Scotland this weekend with some parts to get a month's worth of rainfall in 48 hours. Jacob King/PA Wire

A month's worth of rain to fall over parts of Scotland this weekend

Multiple lightning strikes lit up the sky above Sighthill, Edinburgh, on Friday night. Pictures and Video: Jamie Mackinnon

Watch incredible footage of multiple lightning strikes in Edinburgh sky

In April last year, the regulator’s Pollution Hotline received a record 900 public complaints after a flare at the site burned for six days. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

SEPA to seek prosecution over Mossmorran plant flaring

West Lothian householders reminded of changes to waste collections at the end of...

Free bottled water and soaring fan sales as heatwave continues

Cost of flooding estimated to reach £1.3 billion

Waste management is everyone’s responsibility

Flood-hit Scots face loss of home insurance

Scotland’s weather: Sandbags at dawn as fresh floods loom

Seaside awards ‘painting over dirty reality’

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The inquiry is looking into ventilation issues at the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People at Little France. Picture: Scott Louden

'Ambiguity' surrounding ventilation standards in Sick Kids hospital contract

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie arrive for the Warner Brothers Pictures red carpet photocall of "Barbie" during CinemaCon 2023 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 25, 2023. (Photo by BRIDGET BENNETT/AFP via Getty Images)

Barbie is the blockbuster film of summer 2023 - Gaby Soutar

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater has been heading the decision on bracken herbicide permission (pic: Jane Barlow/PA)

'It could cost lives': Farmers reach tipping point over herbicide decision