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Runoff Reduction Shows area of high runoff to help target runoff reducing activities. Areas of high run off can be more susceptible to faster flooding. This map will be used in the Flood Risk Management Planning process to select the most appropriate action to take to tackle flood risk and will not be used in isolation. Please refer to the SEPA website for more information on natural flood managem

Estuarine Surge Attenuation Shows estuaries that may be affected by coastal surges caused by tides or winds where flooding occurs further up the estuary. This map will be used in the Flood Risk Management Planning process to select the most appropriate action to take to tackle flood risk and will not be used in isolation. Please refer to the SEPA website for more information on natural flood manag

Map Creation Dates Created: January 2014 This supersedes the Indicative River and Coastal Flood Map (Scotland)Updated: 03 Mar 2015Updated: 02 Dec 2015Updated: 23 Apr 2018Updated: 19 Dec 2019Updated: 05 Nov 2020Updated: 08 Nov 2023Updated: 25 Feb 2025 The flood maps reflect the knowledge and data that was available to be incorporated at the time of publication. For further queries please contact fl

Information regarding activities that may be exempt from waste management licensing, and the statutory controls to prevent environmental pollution and harm to human health From the 1st November 2025, you will no longer be able to apply for the exemptions listed on this page. The information on this page remains to help existing exemption holders comply with their legal obligations, before transitioning to the new Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulation (EASR) framework for authorisations. To find out what authorisation you will need when your exemption exp

What we do SEPA have various statutory responsibilities for land use planning in Scotland and cross-border. Through these responsibilities, we deliver against SEPA’s five strategic priorities - net zero, climate resilience, water environment, resource efficiency and business environmental performance. In our planning role, we aim to help: Protect Scotland’s environment and communities from harm.

Waste from all sources Discover Data toolLast updated: 15th July 2025 Household Waste Discover Data toolLast updated: 28th October 2025 This page presents data and information on the types and quantities of waste generated and managed across Scotland. The Scotland’s Environment Waste Discover Data tool presents waste from all sources, i.e. from households, the construction and demolition sector, a

Disclaimer and Terms and Conditions All intellectual property rights are owned by SEPA or its licensors. The maps cannot be used for commercial purposes, by value added resellers or for income generating purpose. A full list of terms and conditions is available from the flood maps or by contacting flooding@sepa.org.uk.  The maps are indicative and of a strategic nature. Whilst all reasonable effor

Depth Provides an indication of the potential depth of flood water. Even shallow floodwater can be dangerous and can impact you and your property. Areas where there is not currently sufficient information to show the depth of floodwater are coloured grey....

Site Name Location Info   Arbroath An area bounded by the coast and a line from NO6699841777 (Deil’s Heid) generally south to a point NO6690040800 then south-west to a point NO6270038700 and then north-west to meet the coast at NO 6219839305 (mouth of the Elliot Water) and extending to MHW View Site Report Asknish Bay Area bounded by lines drawn from NM7680709867 to NM7925310111 and from NM

A full list of RBMP publications. This page provides a full list of RBMP data sources. Water environment hub The tool provides information on current condition and future targets for rivers, lochs, coastal waters and groundwaters. Classification information The most detailed and up to date classification information for all parameters is available in our water classification hub. This has maps of all results, along wit