Keeping your child safe in the water

Published 05/04/2022.  Last updated 04/01/2024

On average, 96 people (mostly male), lose their life in Scotland each year due to a water related fatality. Around 1 in 4 of those people had no intention of ever entering the water. This figure is almost double the average for the whole of the UK.

It is really important for everyone to be aware of the risks in relation to water and to educate our children. Open the pdf below for the top tips and further information to help you and your children stay safe and enjoy Scotland’s waters.

Video: Water Safety with Olympic Athlete Duncan Scott

Keeping your child safe in the water

Published 05/04/2022.  Last updated 04/01/2024

On average, 96 people (mostly male), lose their life in Scotland each year due to a water related fatality. Around 1 in 4 of those people had no intention of ever entering the water. This figure is almost double the average for the whole of the UK.

It is really important for everyone to be aware of the risks in relation to water and to educate our children. Open the pdf below for the top tips and further information to help you and your children stay safe and enjoy Scotland’s waters.

Video: Water Safety with Olympic Athlete Duncan Scott