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Duncan Scott inspires next generation at Learn to Swim celebration in Fife
Learn to Swim Ambassador and Olympian, Duncan Scott, made a visit to Fife Sport and Leisure Trust to celebrate it being recognised as Learn to Swim Provider of the Year.
25 April 2024
Scottish Water Welcomes UK Plastic Wet Wipe Ban
22 April 2024
It's Never Too Late to Learn to Swim
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New £Multi-million Water Treatment Works planned for Dumfries and Galloway
Scottish Water is developing plans to build a new £multi-million Water Treatment Works at Boreland, Dumfries and Galloway
28 March 2024
Scottish Water invests nearly £2 million to replace critical pipe at Kettleton Reservoir
A vital pipeline that delivers water to thousands of homes in Dumfries and Galloway is being replaced by Scottish Water as part of a £1.8 million investment.
29 November 2023
Improving Pathways at Milngavie Reservoirs
The next phase of our multi-million-pounds investment project at Milngavie Reservoirs in East Dunbartonshire gets under way on Monday 14 August, 2023 and will focus on upgrading the paths around the historic beauty spot
Reservoir Rangers Welcome Visitors
New reservoir rangers team talk about life on patrol and welcoming visitors with advice in stunning new film
30 March 2023
Building Bridges in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
We have completed an operation to replace a battered 130-year-old bridge at Milngavie Reservoirs as part of a massive facelift for the popular beauty spot
24 March 2023
Reservoir Revamp Gets Friends' Approval
We recently launched a hat-trick of key achievements at Milngavie Reservoirs, all with a little help from our friends
01 March 2023
Dirty Dam Dredged to Clean Nearly 200 Years' Worth of Silt
We will be carrying out an unusual project on an historic piece of Victorian engineering at its flagship Milngavie reservoir complex.
90th Birthday Surprise for Retired Civil Engineer
Retired engineer was given exclusive access to view a Scottish Water reservoir, 50 years on from helping to design the site
24 November 2022
Major Investment in Full Flow at Milngavie Reservoirs
A significant investment project is under way at Scottish Water’s Craigmaddie and Mugdock reservoirs in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire
14 November 2022
Blast From the Past for £450,000 Dam Renovation
We have applied for Listed Building Consent to carry out £450,000 of flood improvement works on the dam and sluice house of Loch Venachar near Callander.
08 August 2022
Gladhouse Wildfire Warning
Visitors to Gladhouse Reservoir in Midlothian are being reminded of the risks of lighting fires
02 August 2022
Water Safety Event to Be Held at Angus Reservoirs
Backwater and Lintrathen reservoirs in Angus will play host to an event urging people to stay safe and behave responsibly around reservoirs, rivers and lochs this weekend.
22 July 2022
Look after the loch
Look after the loch – that’s the message Scottish Water is sending to anyone planning to visit or camp near Lintrathen or Backwater reservoirs this summer.
01 July 2022
Stay Safe Around Watercourses This Summer
Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers and lochs this summer.
02 June 2022
Whiteadder Sports Centre Gets New Lease of Life
Whiteadder Watersports Centre, situated between Duns and Gifford has been granted a new lease of life by Scottish Water and Scottish Borders Council
12 April 2022
Reservoir Lowered to Prepare for City Deal Country Park Project
One of our reservoirs in the west region, Balgray Reservoir, has been lowered to carry out vital maintenance work ahead of a £19.5 million transformation of the Dams to Darnley Country Park in East Renfrewshire
01 April 2022
Scottish Water to Return Reservoir to Nature
Scottish Water has begun work to restore Munnoch Reservoir in Ayrshire to a more natural state and transform it into a flood prevention measure for the local area.
21 March 2022
Gearing Up to Remove Dumped Cars From Paisley Reservoir
A highly complex operation to remove nine old cars abandoned in a reservoir in Gleniffer Braes Country Park in Paisley is underway
21 February 2022
Hundreds Have Their Say On Beauty Spots
We're saying a big ‘thank you’ to the hundreds of people who took part in a survey to help shape the future of two Stirlingshire beauty spots
01 December 2021
Time Running Out to Participate in Reservoir Survey
We're urging members of the public for their views on Carron Valley and North Third reservoirs before the closing date on Friday 26 November
Autumn Water Efficiency Call After Record Dry Summer
People across Scotland are being asked to use water efficiently this autumn
05 October 2021
Loch Thom Triumphs at Prestigious Civil Engineering Awards
Our £6.9m investment project at Loch Thom Reservoir in Inverclyde has scooped an award for innovation at this year’s Scottish Civil Engineering Awards
04 October 2021
New Commemorative Plaque at Milngavie Reservoirs
The man responsible for revolutionising Glasgow’s water supply has been honoured with a new plaque at Mugdock Reservoir
01 October 2021
Iconic Loch and Woodlands to Help Tackle Climate Crisis
The banks and forests surrounding one of Scotland’s iconic lochs are to boost the fight against the climate crisis by becoming a carbon emissions sink
17 September 2021
Water Efficiency Reminder as Dry Summer Leads to Record Low Reservoir Levels
Everyone can use water efficiently with our simple tips, as hot, dry weather continues
27 August 2021
Below Par Behaviour at Popular Reservoir
Eagle-eyed visitors to a popular reservoir collected 250 golf balls from the site
10 August 2021
Safety Appeal at Inchgarth Reservoir Lagoon
Scottish Water is appealing for people to act responsibly and not to enter the water at a reservoir in Aberdeen
29 July 2021
Call to Curb Irresponsible Behaviour at East Renfrewshire Beauty Spot
We're urging members of the public to respect Picketlaw Reservoir in Eaglesham, following recent acts of vandalism and fears for people’s safety
23 July 2021
Marathon Man Ross Runs City Reservoirs to Bring Water to Malawi Communities
A Scottish Water first-time marathon runner is getting race-fit by racking up training miles between every one of his home-city's service reservoirs.
08 July 2021
On Yer Bike to Loch Katrine!
We're ready to welcome visitors back to one of Scotland’s top beauty spots – Loch Katrine
02 July 2021
Scottish Water and Friends Volunteer to Litter Pick
In support of Volunteers’ Week 2021, we joined forces with Friends of Milngavie Reservoir for a litter pick at Milngavie Reservoirs
04 June 2021
Roughrigg Reservoir to Stay After Customers Have Their Say
We've taken the decision to keep Roughrigg Reservoir in North Lanarkshire following a wide public consultation with local communities
03 June 2021
Reservoirs Helping to Promote Good Mental Health
This Mental Health Awareness Week we recognise the role our reservoirs play in allowing people to connect with nature and improving mental health
10 May 2021
