The Latest Breaking News from River Almond

Charming Edinburgh riverside cottage with views of the Forth hits the market

A delightful cottage just off the River Almond has joined the market, just moments from Cramond Beach and boasting views to the Firth of Forth - and is currently on the market for £220,000.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 25, 2023

Boss of Edinburgh nursery shut down by devastating floods pleads for council help

Orchard Nursery owner Vicky Coia had to help kids to safety through flood water after the River Almond burst its banks in December, and has joined calls for more to be done on flood prevention.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2023

Edinburgh Airport runway covered with water after River Almond bursts its banks

Edinburgh Airport said that they had recorded record rainfall in Gogarburn and that the River Almond breaking its banks had led to water covering areas of the runway.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 30, 2022

West Lothian river spot popular for swimming and water sport during high temperatures has environmental bid rejected

The high temperatures see people flock to the area but despite that an environmental watchdog has chosen not to grant bathing water quality status

Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022

Fight to improve West Lothian river water quality as sunshine sees crowds gather

The River Almond has long been the place to cool off during a heatwave. SEPA says not enough people use it to warrant bathing quality status but the council and Forth Rivers Trust support campaigners working for cleaner waters.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 12, 2022

New group will monitor pollution and sewage discharge in the River Almond

The group River Almond Action Group (RAAG) have met local politicians

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2021