21-05-2025
Can Scots be convinced to turn off the taps?
The warnings, each more serious than the last, have been sounding all spring. Scotland is facing its driest start to the year in six decades.
Water levels are under threat across the whole country, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa). Even the Hebrides, often ranked among the the rainiest places in Europe, are on an early warning for drought. The entire west of the country is on 'alert'.
It's no revelation that Scotland's climate is changing. Now experts say that Scots' liberal attitude to water consumption has to as well. Scots consume far too much — data suggests far more than other countries — and as dry seasons become more frequent, there is a risk of further shortages.
Can the public be convinced
