More than half of Scotland’s rivers have been placed under a low water alert following a long spell of dry weather.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said 23 areas surrounding major bodies of water including the Clyde, Dee, Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay were experiencing some level of water scarcity.
Highland Council has urged those on private water supplies to use them responsibly due to lower than normal water levels, while concerns have also been raised over the impact on wild fish.
It comes as the UK as a whole experiences its driest spring conditions so far for 130 years.