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These Scottish beaches were officially rated ‘excellent’. But they were polluted with human and animal waste

Analysis found 46 of 89 Scottish bathing waters had unsafe bacteria levels in 2025, with 87% rated good or excellent by official standards.

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High levels of faecal bacteria were recorded at dozens of Scotland’s best beaches this summer. Campaigners say swimmers and paddlers could be at risk, but ministers and regulators insist water quality remains high.

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Popular Scottish beaches 'polluted with human and animal faeces'

Swimming spots across Scotland tested positive for bacteria found in waste.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The FerretThe Ferret
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These Scottish beaches were officially rated ‘excellent’. But they were polluted with human and animal waste

High levels of faecal bacteria were recorded at dozens of Scotland’s best beaches this summer. Campaigners say swimmers and paddlers could be at risk, but ministers and regulators insist water quality remains high.

·Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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The Ferret broke the news in Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
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