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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Storm could cause flooding in Scotland today - see where

Thundery showers are set to batter parts of the country and a handful of flood alerts are in place in Scotland – while central and southern…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5

Giant AI data centre plans on hold after environmental watchdog objects

THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has made a “holding objection” to plans for a massive data centre in Auchtertool due to a lack…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

Visitors to popular Scottish beach urged to stay out of the water

VISITORS to a popular beach have been urged to stay out of the water.

The National (Scotland) · May 28

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Salmon and birds killed in ‘tragic’ chemical spill on River Spey tributary

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating the potential pollution

The Independent UK · May 3

Warning of further flood risk as heavy rain to continue into weekend

Another day of ‘fairly persistent and at times heavy rain is expected’ in parts of Scotland.

Evening Standard · Jan 24

Weather warning as heavy rain set to batter parts of UK

Persistent and heavy rain is expected in parts of the UK over the weekend

The Independent UK · Jan 24

Caution urged amid flood risk in Scotland

Yellow weather warnings from the Met Office are also in force until Monday morning.

Evening Standard · Jan 11

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Scots face weather warnings for snow, ice, rain and wind throughout Sunday

Meanwhile, The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has nine flood warnings.

Evening Standard · Jan 11

How worried should we be about water levels in Scotland?

THE highest water scarcity alert has been issued by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency this week meaning river levels in the east of the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025

Firefighters battle wildfires in Scotland for third day amid ‘danger to life’ warning

There is thought to be a risk to life because the emergency services are struggling to attend other incidents

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Snow expected in northern Scotland amid ‘challenging’ weather conditions

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has warned communities to prepare for a risk of flooding.

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2025

Dumfries and Galloway farmer fined almost £8000 for illegal river work

A Stranraer farming company has been fined nearly £8,000 by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) after diverting and straightening a…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Environment watchdog reveals why stream at popular park turned 'bright blue'

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have revealed why a stream at a popular park turned ‘bright blue’ recently.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

People urged not to go into the sea at popular Scottish beach over bacteria risks

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a warning against entering the sea at the Heads of Ayr.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2023

Flood warnings in place across Scotland with 'heavy rain' expected

THE Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have issued a number of flood warnings for various parts of the country.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023

Fresh SEPA flood alert issued for Ayrshire and Arran

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency says heavy rain could bring some localised flooding in the region.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023

Storm Babet: third person dies after flooding; 30 people evacuated in Derbyshire – as it happened

Man dies after getting caught in flood water in Shropshire; Brampton area of Chesterfield evacuated

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Storm Babet: Flooded residents may not be able to return until after Christmas

Rescue operations are under way after parts of eastern Scotland were hit by flooding caused by heavy rain as Storm Babet hit the UK.

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The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Downpours continue across flooded Scotland while the south enjoys sunny skies

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has 54 flood warnings in place.

Glasgow Live · Jun 16, 2023

Scotland facing serious water shortage with Glasgow among regions impacted

Every region of the country has been put on a water scarcity alert by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency with weekend rain doing little to help low water levels.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

Edinburgh issued with yellow flood alert as heavy rain to cause travel disruption

A flood alert has been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, as heavy rainfall could lead to severe disruption and delays today.

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