News & Views - Scottish Water

Scots Mountaineer TomMillar balancing on one leg at the summit of Sgurr nan Gillean

Tom’s Munro Challenge Memories Inspire Generation 2024 to Support WaterAid

WaterAid Munro Challenge founder Tom Millar looks back on three decades as we gear up for this year's event.

08 April 2024

High-Tech UK-First to Solve Historic Sewer Problem

Scottish Water has turned to ultra high-pressure robotics in a UK-first to remove decades of industrial deposits blocking a strategic sewer in South Lanarkshire

03 April 2024

Young Jack Clews in the pool with Learn To Swim teacher Nathan McKechnie during an ASN class

Youngster Jack Makes Confident Splash in ASN Learn to Swim Class

South Lanarkshire youngster sees confidence soar since joining his Learn to Swim ASN class

29 March 2024

Swim to Swim Cerys McCrindle in the pool for Learn to Swim

South Ayrshire Swim Teachers Breaking Down Barriers

Learn to Swim teachers are leading the way for next generation on World Down Syndrome Day

21 March 2024

Adapting Scotland’s Water and Waste Water Services to Climate Change

Our plan sets out what we must do and how we need to work with others to ensure our services against the impact of climate change

29 February 2024

Shows a group at the summit of Ben Staray from the 2022 Munro challenge

Andrew's Munro Challenge Mission is First Off the Blocks

Climber Andrew Steel is first to sign up for annual Munro Challenge to raise funds for WaterAid

22 February 2024

shows swimmer Nathan McKechnie in the pool with youngster Jack at Learn to Swim lesson

Swimmer Battles Health Setbacks to Teach Next Generation

Teenager Nathan McKechnie praised for commitment to teaching youngsters to swim despite major health issues

22 February 2024

Teachers needed to create 'generation swim'

The team behind the Learn to Swim National Framework has launched the recruitment campaign across Scotland

09 January 2024

Front cover image of the Interim Report and Accounts showing sea view, reservoir, glass and man in kilt with Scottish Water refillable bottle

More Investment Vital to Tackle Climate Change Impact

Latest performance report highlights need to address climate impact on water and waste water services

15 December 2023

Teams from supply chain partners Geddes and Morrison Construction working in darkness to deliver a challenging pipeline repair by Carnoustie Golf Links, following major damage in the aftermath of Storm Babet

Teamwork to the Fore in Carnoustie Storm Response

Close collaboration with specialist supply chain partners and support from local stakeholders enabled major storm damage to a strategic sewer pipeline on the Angus coast to be repaired in under 10 days

12 December 2023

2 men standing presenting in front of a big screen

Scotland’s swim leaders dive in to build on next wave

A record number of experts dedicated to delivering vital swimming lessons in Scotland have united to discuss the next steps in creating “generation swim”

30 November 2023