News

European First: Key Milestone for £3m Green Hydro Energy Scheme

Construction is complete on a pioneering new type of hydro energy generation scheme at a reservoir in East Lothian, believed to be the first of its kind in Europe

25 November 2024

Work Progressing on Scottish Water’s Largest Peatland Restoration Project to Date

We are restoring over 500 hectares of peatland in East Ayrshire as part of a bid to protect water quality and cut carbon in the face of climate change

06 November 2024

Scottish Water Rangers and Volunteers Join Forces to Keep Gladhouse Safe and Scenic

Over 500 meters of aging fencing and wire has been removed from Gladhouse Reservoir by Scottish Water Rangers and volunteers, following feedback from the local community.

31 October 2024

Scottish Water joins forces with Water Safety Scotland for a splash of fun and education at Loch Lomond

In support of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25th July, Scottish Water partnered with Water Safety Scotland and other key organisations to host their annual Open Day at the picturesque location of Loch Lomond Shores. 

26 July 2024

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

 

31 July 2023

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.

 

20 February 2023

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