Loch Beag

Official shellfish classification & closure context — information only.

Official classification

ACommercial classification A (product may be sold for direct human consumption after commercial checks). Not permission for you to gather or eat.

Closure status

Common mussel (Mytilus spp.) from HL 118 215 08, Loch Beag, Ardnambuth in Pod 28, collected on 16/06/2026, has recorded a result above the action level for the following test(s): OA/DTX/PTX (source: Scotland SMC)

Before you gather

This is information only. It is not advice that any area is safe to gather from, and not confirmation that shellfish are safe to eat.
Always check with the local authority Environmental Health Officer for current temporary closure and warning notices before gathering.
Follow Food Standards Agency guidance; biotoxin and contamination status can change quickly between monitoring samples.

Community observations

No community observations yet. Unverified, and never a substitute for official guidance.

Add what you saw

Seen a closure sign, or conditions worth noting? Add an anonymous observation — it helps others know to check officially. No account, no email, nothing personal.

Thanks — recorded. Your observation helps others know to check the official status. Remember: always verify with the local authority before gathering.

Safe To Gather is an information tool, not a food-safety authority. Classification describes commercial controls, not personal permission; closure notices for England & Wales are issued by local authorities and are not listed centrally. Eating shellfish from unverified waters can cause serious illness — always confirm current status with the local authority and follow Food Standards Agency guidance before gathering.