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Paul Cowan visiting his local pool for swimming classes to improve his mental health

South Ayrshire Swimmer Dives In to Boost Mental Heatlh

Paul Cowan has discovered solace and strength to improve his mental wellness at his weekly Learn to Swim sessions

13 May 2024
A group of people stand with their arms linked, facing towards the camera while standing on grassed area. On the right hand side, a person stands holding a water bottle and fills it under a blue Scottish Water top up tap.

Walk this Way to Scottish Water’s new Top-Up Tap in Ballater

Scottish Water has teamed up with the Ballater Walking Festival to launch its 116th Top-Up Tap.

03 May 2024
Duncan Scott pictured in the swimming pool beside a child. They are both holding a float while swimming backwards.

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
Learn to Swim teacher Lucy McCluskey gives Amanuel Akalu a lesson in the pool

It's Never Too Late to Learn to Swim

New Learn to Swim campaign is urging adults who can't swim to sign up for lessons

22 April 2024
Sniffer dog Milo with his handler is specially trained to detect hidden leaks in rural areas

Dog Detectives on the Scent of Leakage in Borders and East Lothian

We're deploying a crack team of specially trained dogs to help locate hidden leaks on our network in rural areas

17 April 2024
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
UHP Robot

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
Image shows scottish water logo with Scottish Water Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2024 text

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
Teacher teaching kids to swim in pool

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