News & Views - Scottish Water

Scottish Swimming's Alan Reed with schoolboy Ruben Norbury with his winning cap design in centre and mum Jane on right at a swimming pool

Young Reuben Makes a Splash with Winning Design

Cap celebrating 10 years of Learn to Swim programme created by Glasgow youngster

22 December 2025

Young boy with Learn to Swim swimming cap on

Scotland Sees 56% Increase in People Learning to Swim

The number of Scots taking part in the Learn to Swim programme has increased by more than half over the past seven years, according to a new report

18 December 2025

Paralympian swimmer Toni Shaw with a young boy in a swimming pool at a Learnt to Swim lesson

Big Rise in Swimmers with a Disability Marks Major Leap for Inclusion

Paralympian Toni Shaw champions inclusion with a 69% rise in children with disabilities learning to swim

28 November 2025

Large group on steps of Edinburgh's Dynamic Earth building, to celebrate 10 years of Learn to Swim programme

Decade of Teaching Scotland to Swim Capped at Anniversary Event

Ten years of building ‘Generation Swim’ celebrated in Edinburgh

03 November 2025

Awards night group photo of Learn to Swim Provider of the Year winner East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure

Leisure Provider Makes Waves with National Award Win

Community-first approach earns top spot at awards night for swim programme success

17 October 2025

Top Swim Providers Shortlisted for National Award

Three leisure providers have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising their outstanding efforts to teach thousands of young people and adults to swim

18 September 2025

Group of children in swim caps seated on the poolside during a swimming class at a public aquatic facility, with instructors standing by and promotional banners visible in the background.

Young Swimmers in Aberdeen Make a Splash with Sporting Stars

Youngsters in Aberdeen had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim alongside Olympic and Paralympic champions during a landmark event celebrating the city’s contribution to a national learn-to-swim initiative

12 September 2025

back view of young child in swimming pool with red float, wearing Learn to Swim cap

Young Swimmers Invited to Make a Splash with Competition

Olympic and Paralympic heroes to judge swim cap designs for ten year anniversary of Learn to Swim

09 September 2025

A young girl and boy, pupils from St Pius Primary School in Dundee, busy with a water experiment at Scottish Water Generation H2O Water cycle workshop

Water Cycle Workshop Expands Across Scotland

The hands-on workshop, part of our Generation H₂O Education Programme, will now be enjoyed by youngsters all over the country

02 September 2025

Head and shoulders of Learn to Swim student Laura McLeod in a swimming pool

Overcoming Water Fears Transforms Health Journey

Laura McLeod to learn vital life skill and helped ease her pain thanks to Learn to Swim lessons

28 July 2025

shore side view of Gladhouse Reservoir with tree on left hand side

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs and Watercourses this Summer

Scottish Water is calling on people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around around water this summer

09 July 2025

Children running along a running track. Grass surrounds the track and buildings can be seen in the background. The sky is grey.

Scottish Water Leave Lasting Legacy at Ardeer Primary School

Pupils at Ardeer Primary School in Stevenston are enjoying a new running track installed at their school, thanks to Scottish Water and contractor George Leslie, following major repair work earlier this year

27 June 2025