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Teacher teaching kids to swim in pool

Teachers needed to create 'generation swim'

The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework has launched the recruitment campaign across Scotland

09 January 2024
Front cover image of the Interim Report and Accounts showing sea view, reservoir, glass and man in kilt with Scottish Water refillable bottle

More Investment Vital to Tackle Climate Change Impact

Latest performance report highlights need to address climate impact on water and waste water services

15 December 2023
Teams from supply chain partners Geddes and Morrison Construction working in darkness to deliver a challenging pipeline repair by Carnoustie Golf Links, following major damage in the aftermath of Storm Babet

Teamwork to the Fore in Carnoustie Storm Response

Close collaboration with specialist supply chain partners and support from local stakeholders enabled major storm damage to a strategic sewer pipeline on the Angus coast to be repaired in under 10 days

12 December 2023
2 men standing presenting in front of a big screen

Scotland’s swim leaders dive in to build on next wave

A record number of experts dedicated to delivering vital swimming lessons in Scotland have united to discuss the next steps in creating “generation swim”

30 November 2023
adult and child in swimming pool

Swimming providers championing inclusion

A national diversity and inclusion initiative has reported a record number of children with disabilities enrolled in mainstream swimming lessons

28 November 2023
A group of four people stand outdoors on a bridge. They are holding blue and white posters. There are building in the background and a cloudy sky.

Partnership approach to cut FOG from Highland sewers

A new partnership approach to tackling the threat of fatbergs in city centre sewers is set to put the Highland Capital’s drains on a diet.

17 November 2023
pills in blister pack with words don't flush medication

Antibiotics Awareness Week

World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) is run by the World Health Organisation and is celebrated annually from 18th to 24th November

17 November 2023
A person wearing a hi-vis jacket and a beanie hat is bending down in the foreground of the picture and grabbing at the peatland beneath his feet. Behind him is more peatland and a blue sky with wispy white clouds.

Pioneering peatland project progresses

Two years after launching a peatland restoration project in the Outer Hebrides, we return to check on its progress.

14 November 2023
A group of people wearing hi-vis jackets are standing on concrete ground in front of a tall war memorial, with a background of trees in autumnal colours.

Scottish Water volunteers spruce up Dalwhinnie war memorial

Dalwhinnie's war memorial has been cleaned ahead of Armistice Day by Scottish Water volunteers.

08 November 2023
Rags blocking sewers

Residents Urged to Bin Wipes to 'Keep Helensburgh Heavenly'

We have joined forces with local campaign group Plastic Free Helensburgh to urge residents to help wipe out chokes following a big spike in sewer blockages in the town 

07 November 2023
Scottish Water employee in front of welcome sign

Peebles Pupils Pioneer Mission to Protect Scotland's Water

First lesson of new Generation H₂O youth engagement programme takes place at Priorsford Primary.

29 September 2023
Children at side of swimming pool

Over 76,000 youngsters celebrate Learn to Swim Month

Learning to swim is being celebrated throughout September in Scotland as part of a county-wide initiative

11 September 2023
People posing around large Learn to Swim banners

New Learn to Swim partnership makes a splash in East Dunbartonshire

Young swimmers take part in a once-in-a-lifetime swim class with Olympic, World and Commonwealth Champion, Duncan Scott

07 September 2023
man and boy in front of Learn to Swim Signage

Youngster with cerebral palsy makes waves

A boy with cerebral palsy has defied the odds and learning to swim a year after life-changing spinal surgery

04 September 2023
Image of school pupils and cabinet secetary

Priorsford Primary School Pupils joined by Cabinet Secretary to bury time capsule at new Water Treatment Works in Peebles

Local school children have buried a time capsule to mark the official opening of the innovative, new £30million Bonnycraig Water Treatment works in Peebles, Scottish Borders. 

18 August 2023