A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers. The prevailing weather forecast, along with large waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Winds averaging over 40 miles per hour means that a […]
Closure of Barriers
Long-term Positive Trend for Scotland’s Bathing Waters
“Our bathing waters have the best water quality since 2015, when tighter standards first came into force.” – Ruth Stidson, SEPA In 2024 98% of Scotland’s bathing waters will again meet or […]
Flood Alert for #Orkney
A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney. This is a coastal flood alert On Monday, rough seas and high winds could lead to spray and wave overtopping in exposed coastal areas and causeways, around […]
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with large waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Storm-force east winds mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in […]
Disappointment at 2022 Household Waste Recycling Levels
Orkney comes 2nd last in the league table of recycling waste material (23.3%) only missing the bottom slot which goes to Shetland (20.7%) compared to all of Scotland’s local authorities. Top of […]
A FLOOD ALERT has been issued for Orkney.
Heavy rain overnight on Friday and throughout Saturday could lead to localised flooding from surface water and small watercourses. There is the potential for flooding of low-lying land and roads, and disruption […]
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers.
The prevailing weather forecast, along with large waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Storm-force east winds mean that a combination of wave overtopping, spray and debris may result in […]
Be Prepared for Storm #Babet
People are being urged to take precautions against flooding and travel disruption as the country prepares to be hit by Storm Babet. A Yellow warning has been issued for Orkney and Shetland. […]
SEPA Flood Warnings: Kirkwall & Barriers
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Kirkwall. The prevailing weather forecast, along with high tides and large waves, means that flooding from the sea is expected on both sides of […]
SEPA Flooding Update for Mainland Scotland
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) have warned communities to stay vigilant as the weekend of severe weather continues across Sunday evening and into Monday morning. Multiple Flood Warnings and Alerts are […]
