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Six Month Road Closure to Enhance West Edinburgh's Water Environment

A major £3million Scottish Water project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre is about to get underway

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Investment
• People

BLOG. Scotland’s Water in 2026: A Year That Demands Our Attention - Deirdre Michie, Scottish Water Chair

Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping Scotland’s water sector in 2026, from climate pressures to technological innovation

• Business
• Climate
• Innovation
• People

Freeze Alert: Protect Your Pipes this Winter

• Winter
• Climate
• Communities

Scotland’s Year in Water Numbers: Challenges Faced and Big Wins

2025 was a year of massive climate change challenges and huge infrastructure and service investments to benefit our customers

• Climate
• Water Efficiency
• Investment
• Communities
• Customer Service

Major Peatland Project Delivered at Backwater Reservoir

Over 300 hectares of peatland has been restored on the hills surrounding a key Scottish Water reservoir in Angus

• Environment
• Partnerships
• Climate

Corstorphine Road To Reopen Before Christmas

Scottish Water has completed its £3million Improving Urban Waters project to help prevent sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Innovation
• Investment