Scotland's water scarcity has worsened to the degree that four more areas face "critically" low levels, warns a government agency.
A new report from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has found that more areas have reached "significant" scarcity - the highest possible level - affecting the rivers Annan and Nith in the southwest, the Black Isle, and the Outer Hebrides.
Sepa also warned that there has been no improvement in the Loch Maree area of the Highlands, which remains in the "significant" category for a fourth week, although the Esk in Dumfries and Galloway has improved to "moderate" level.
