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The Courier
4 days ago
- Health
- The Courier
Warning as deadly Lion's Mane jellyfish spotted on Fife beaches
Lion's Mane jellyfish have been spotted on Fife beaches. Locals are being warned to avoid the sea creatures, whose 'nasty sting' can in rare cases be fatal. Sightings at Pittenweem and Burntisland beaches have recently been reported to the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust. A spokesperson for the trust said: 'We've had reports of Lion's mane jellyfish at Pittenweem and Burntisland beaches. 'You can spot them because they have a thick mane of hundreds of long, hair-like tentacles. 'These tentacles give a very nasty sting, so consult a doctor if swelling or weals are severe.' The trust is warning people to stay away and keep their pets away. However, if you are unlikely enough to be stung, the trust advises you to scrape the area with a clean stick or remove the tentacle with tweezers, then rinse the area with warm to hot water to reduce swelling. The Wildlife Trusts describes the jellyfish as translucent brown to reddish with a thick mane of hundreds of long hair-like tentacles up to 3m in length, the oldest of which are coloured dark red. Last June, a Fife family discovered a huge Lion's Mane jellyfish washed up on the beach at Kirkcaldy.
The National
4 days ago
- Health
- The National
Warning issued over 'deadly' jellyfish spotted on Fife beaches
Jellyfish have reportedly been spotted at Pittenweem and Burntisland beaches, with locals being warned to avoid the sea creatures, whose 'nasty sting' can in rare cases be fatal. The Lion's Mane jellyfish have been reported to the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust. READ MORE: More than £1m in funding announced for restoration projects for Scottish coastline They have been described as translucent brown to reddish with a thick mane of hundreds of long hair-like tentacles up to 3m in length, the oldest of which are coloured dark red. A spokesperson for the trust said: 'We've had reports of Lion's mane jellyfish at Pittenweem and Burntisland beaches. 'You can spot them because they have a thick mane of hundreds of long, hair-like tentacles. 'These tentacles give a very nasty sting, so consult a doctor if swelling or weals are severe.' The Fife Coast and Countryside Trust has warned people to avoid the jellyfish and to also keep their pets away from them. They added that if anyone is unlucky enough to be stung by a Lion's mane jellyfish, they should scrape the area with a clean stick or remove the tentacle with tweezers, then rinse the area with warm to hot water to reduce swelling.
The Courier
01-06-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Bid for seaside sauna on St Andrews common good land rejected
A bid to open a mobile sauna on St Andrews common good land has been refused. Wild Scottish Sauna received planning permission to open on land overlooking the East Sands a year ago. However, it ran into a wave of objections when it emerged the plot belongs to the community and is well-used. Once a putting green, it is now the site of the annual St Andrews Harbour Gala. North east Fife councillors opposed a separate application for use of the land earlier this year. However, they had to refer it to the cabinet committee for a final decision. Twenty-one objections were received, along with three letters in support. Objectors raised fears approval could set a precedent for other applications. They also objected to the loss of public amenity land and a common good asset, as well as the potential for anti-social behaviour. A decline in air quality and parking issues were also raised. Meanwhile, Fife Coast and Countryside Trust had concerns about the availability of public toilets, changing facilities and the disposal of barbecue waste. And St Andrews Harbour Trust objected on the grounds it would have to find a new location for its gala. However, supporters said it would increase revenue for other nearby businesses and bring in £16,000 a year for the common good fund. The area is regularly used for sea swimming and a sauna would enhance the experience, they added. Cabinet committee members backed their north east Fife colleagues by unanimously rejecting the East Sands sauna application. The outcome has been welcomed by St Andrews SNP councillor Ann Verner. She said: 'The land is held in trust for the people of St Andrews. 'It's not the council's to hand out for private ventures. 'My feeling is we'd be setting a dangerous precedent if we start allowing commercial operators to encroach on space that belongs to the community.' The Courier has contacted Wild Scottish Sauna for comment. It operates five other saunas – four in Fife and one in Angus.
