Soft sand warning for Lossie beaches

The public are being asked to take care on the east and west beaches at Lossiemouth where there have been reports of soft sand in some areas.

One person reported losing her footwear after straying into an area of soft sand on the beach.

Anyone who finds themselves in difficulty, or who witnesses someone else in difficulty, should dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Moray Council area stretches from Tomintoul in the south to the shores of the Moray Firth, from Keith in the east to Forres in the west. The council and its 4,500 employees respond to the needs of 95,510 residents in this beautiful part of Scotland, which nestles between Aberdeenshire and the Highlands.

Famous for its colony of dolphins, fabulous beaches and more malt whisky distilleries than any where else in Scotland, Moray is a thriving area and a great place to live.

Headquartered in  Elgin, the administrative capital of Moray.