Good afternoon, this Alert message is coming to you as you have highlighted an interest in water safety and it includes Water Safety Scotland’s advice on how to stay safe around frozen bodies of water. Also highlighted are the dangers of alcohol use around water.

As temperatures drop throughout Scotland during the winter months, ice can present many dangers making it even more important to stay safe around frozen bodies of water. And sadly, every year in Scotland, several accidental water related fatalities include the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Water safety Scotland’s advice is to never use drugs or alcohol when in or around water

For more information on these topics and other water related safety information, please visit Water Safety Scotland’s website at:

Water Safety Scotland | Water safety advice and resources

and specific information regarding ice safety and alcohol safety around water, can be found by clicking on the links below.

Ice Safety | Water Safety Scotland, advice, do’s and donts

Alcohol Safety | Water Safety Scotland