News & Views - Scottish Water

Child floating on its back in a swimming pool

Scots Kids Dive In for Life-Saving Lessons During Drowning Prevention Week

More than 82,000 youngsters to learn vital water safety skills this June

13 June 2025

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs and Watercourses This Summer

We are urging people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers, lochs and beaches this summer

05 June 2025

Amanuel Akulu in a swimming pool taking adult swimming lessons as part of the Never Too Late Learn to Swim programme

Safety and Family Time Driving Surge in Adult Swim Lessons

Adults across Scotland are being encouraged to take the plunge and confront their water fears with the #Never Too Late adult swimming lessons

09 May 2025

Group photo of students and staff standing outside Trinity High School holding a banner that reads 'Scottish Water - We won the Generation H₂O Making Waves Challenge'. Everyone is smiling and facing the camera.

South Lanarkshire School Makes a Wave in Scottish Water Challenge

A secondary school in South Lanarkshire has won Scottish Water’s 2025 Making Waves Challenge as part of an education programme to encourage young people to protect the future of Scotland’s water

08 May 2025

Children sitting on steps drinking water from Top Up Tap

Top Up Tap at Kilmacolm Library a 'Novel' Idea

Children from Kilmacolm Nursery in Inverclyde recently quenched their thirst for learning at a Scottish Water Top Up Tap located just outside the village’s library

08 April 2025

A group of children in hi vis stand in front of signage outdoors, preparing to plant a tree

Young eco-warriors: New Monkland Pupils plant trees after major sewer upgrade

New Monkland Primary School pupils assist in tree planting following major infrastructure upgrade

07 March 2025

Trainee Manager Holly Henderson in front of a glass awards cabinet promoting Apprenticeship Week

Holly’s Career Path at Scottish Water Leads to Success

Trainee manager Holly Henderson explains why a Scottish Water Modern Apprenticeship is the path to a successful career

06 March 2025

Scottish Water apprentice Cameron Clark receiving his award for Net Zero Apprenticeship of the Year at the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards

Cameron Clark Named Net Zero Scottish Apprentice of the Year

Scottish Water apprentice Cameron Clark scoops Net Zero gong at Scottish Apprenticeship Awards

03 March 2025

Group of people in matching Scottish Water branded polo shirts posing for a photo indoors

Supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

As Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025 kicks off, Scottish Water is taking the opportunity to reflect on the power of apprenticeships

03 March 2025

Olympic swimming champion Duncan Scott OBE with his eight medals

School Eco-Champions can Win Safety Lesson with Olympic Legend in new Water Challenge

Scotland's most decorated Olympic athlete Duncan Scott OBE will give one lucky school class a water safety lesson as winners of our inaugural environmental challenge.

16 January 2025

A group of young students in green uniforms sit on the floor of a colourful classroom, watching a presentation on a screen at the front. An adult stands nearby, delivering the talk. The room is filled with educational materials, posters, and decorations.

Beauly Sewer Upgrade Inspires Next Generation Through School Visit

Pupils at Beauly Primary School got a hands-on introduction to the water cycle and waste water treatment during an interactive session as part of Scottish Water’s ongoing investment in the area.

17 December 2024