Sewage is being regularly dumped on more than a dozen environmentally protected sites in Scotland, new research shows.
SNP ministers face growing pressure to address the crisis after shock data revealed 7.6million cubic metres of sewage were released at beloved parks, beaches and waterways of special significance last year.
The grim total - the equivalent of more than 3000 Olympic swimming pools of filth - was uncovered by the Lib Dems via freedom of information laws.
