Man charged in connection with incident involving dolphins at Portknockie

A man has been charged after a report of a boat disturbing a pod of dolphins off the coast of Portknockie, Scotland. Police received the complaint on Saturday, 27 June, 2026, and traced the suspect later. The case is now being reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Constable Lucy Cuthbert said the public should avoid disturbing any marine wildlife and follow the Scottish Marine Watching Code, whether observing from shore or by sea. She noted dolphins and whales are often enjoyed by spectators, but they must remain safe and protected. Further incidents of suspected harassment should be reported with details.