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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Team Leader Gives Crime Drama the Scottish Water Treatment

A Scottish Water employee bagged himself a starring role in TV tec drama Annika during an episode filmed at Glasgow’s Sheildhall Waste Water Treatment Works.

09 August 2023

Donation to help low income households stay hydrated this summer

Low income households across Edinburgh will be helped to stay hydrated this summer

05 July 2023

Swimming should be prescribed to improve health says expert

Medical specialist tells MSPs about the multiple health benefits of swimming

09 May 2023

Water safety tops the agenda at national swim summit

Scotland's Swimming leaders have dived in to discuss ambitious plans to ensure that Scotland’s youngsters continue on their trajectory of becoming a safe and competent generation of swimmers

05 May 2023

Solar Giant Switched on in East Dunbartonshire

A solar scheme of seismic proportions is now live at our most energy intensive site

26 April 2023

May Day Date for Delayed Vital Flood Alleviation Works

Our delayed works on the A8 in Greenock as part of a £2.5million flood alleviation project have now been rescheduled.

30 March 2023

Scottish Water Among Country’s Biggest Businesses to Help Launch Carbon Reducing Hub 

Scottish Water is among a group of businesses from across Scotland to join forces to launch a new climate action initiative to accelerate the transition to a net zero future

27 March 2023