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Volunteers Plant Hundreds of Trees at Borders Reservoir
Volunteers have come together at a Scottish Water reservoir in the Borders to plant hundreds of native trees at the site
06 March 2026BLOG: Today's Choices. Tomorrow's Water - Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie
Chair of Scottish Water Deirdre Michie explains why the decisions we make now matter for generations - as we set out our draft 2027–2033 Business Plan and proposed £13.4bn investment
04 March 2026BLOG Protecting Scotland's Water
Simon Parsons, Director of Environment Planning and Assurance at Scottish Water explains why our water is rightly a source of national pride
24 February 2026Scottish Water Putting Killin Customers at Centre of Contamination Clean Up
We are pouring resources into the operation to support the Perthshire community in Killin following a suspected fuel spill in the River Dochart
21 February 2026Tree‑mendous effort! Volunteers plant hundreds of saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir
Over 50 volunteers came together to plant 1300 native broadleaf saplings at Cocksburn Reservoir
29 January 2026Learn to Swim Success: From Poolside Lessons to Paralympic Glory
Abby Kane won silver in the 100m backstroke at the Rio Paralympics in 2016 and is now passing on her passion for the sport as a swim teacher
28 January 2026Six Month Road Closure to Enhance West Edinburgh's Water Environment
A major £3million Scottish Water project on a key arterial route linking west Edinburgh with the city centre is about to get underway
19 January 2026BLOG. Scotland’s Water in 2026: A Year That Demands Our Attention - Deirdre Michie, Scottish Water Chair
Scottish Water Chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the challenges and opportunities shaping Scotland’s water sector in 2026, from climate pressures to technological innovation
15 January 2026BLOG: United by Water - Deirdre Michie, Chair, Scottish Water
Chair of the Scottish Water Board Deirdre Michie reflects on the growing appreciation for the impact of water on our lives
22 December 2025£5.5million Second Phase For Saltcoats Rising Sewer Main Upgrade
Scottish Water is to deliver the second phase of a multi-million-pound project to upgrade an important sewer main serving an Ayrshire beauty spot
17 December 2025Top Up Taps Save 20 Million Plastic Bottles
Our network of iconic blue taps across Scotland have reached a major milestone in reducing plastic in the environment and keeping people hydrated on-the-go
09 December 2025Second Phase of Flood Project A Step Closer for Picturesque Pittenweem
A planning application has been submitted for the second phase of an £8million Scottish Water project to protect the picturesque Fife village of Pittenweem from flooding
05 December 2025Keeping £13m Sewer Upgrade Project On Track by Going Under
A key phase of a £13m project has been completed after Scottish Water successfully tunnelled under the main Glasgow to Stirling railway line
02 December 2025BLOG Scotland's World Class Water
In his most recent blog, Alex Plant talks about the need to keep investing in Scotland's world class water
17 November 2025Improving Urban Waters - Major Project to Protect the Water of Leith
We are unveiling plans for a £3.2million project to help prevent wet wipes and other sewer related debris from entering the Water of Leith in Edinburgh.
14 November 2025