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Planting the Seeds for Nature-Based Solutions in St Mary’s

New nature-based methods of managing rainwater have been installed at two local primary schools and a community centre in Dundee

• Climate
• Communities
• Environment
• Education
• Partnerships

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs and All Water Courses This Summer 

Scottish Water is urging people to stay safe and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers, lochs and coastal waters this summer. 

• Campaigns
• Education
• People
• Reservoirs

Reservoir Ranger Blog: Bonfires, Birdsong and Better Weather

• Blogs
• Communities
• Environment
• Education
• Partnerships
• People
• Reservoirs

Young Reuben Makes a Splash with Winning Design

Cap celebrating 10 years of Learn to Swim programme created by Glasgow youngster

• Education
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Communities
• Partnerships

Scotland Sees 56% Increase in People Learning to Swim

The number of Scots taking part in the Learn to Swim programme has increased by more than half over the past seven years, according to a new report

• Education
• Communities
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Partnerships

Big Rise in Swimmers with a Disability Marks Major Leap for Inclusion

Paralympian Toni Shaw champions inclusion with a 69% rise in children with disabilities learning to swim

• Education
• Partnerships
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Communities

Decade of Teaching Scotland to Swim Capped at Anniversary Event

Ten years of building ‘Generation Swim’ celebrated in Edinburgh

• Education
• Communities
• Partnerships
• Diversity and Inclusion

Leisure Provider Makes Waves with National Award Win

Community-first approach earns top spot at awards night for swim programme success 

• Partnerships
• Communities
• Education
• Business
• People

Top Swim Providers Shortlisted for National Award

Three leisure providers have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award recognising their outstanding efforts to teach thousands of young people and adults to swim

• Communities
• Customer Service
• Education
• People

Young Swimmers in Aberdeen Make a Splash with Sporting Stars

Youngsters in Aberdeen had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim alongside Olympic and Paralympic champions during a landmark event celebrating the city’s contribution to a national learn-to-swim initiative

• Campaigns
• Communities
• Education
• People
• Partnerships

Young Swimmers Invited to Make a Splash with Competition

Olympic and Paralympic heroes to judge swim cap designs for ten year anniversary of Learn to Swim

• Partnerships
• Education
• Communities

Water Cycle Workshop Expands Across Scotland

The hands-on workshop, part of our Generation H₂O Education Programme, will now be enjoyed by youngsters all over the country

• Education
• Communities
• Environment
• Water Efficiency

Overcoming Water Fears Transforms Health Journey

Laura McLeod to learn vital life skill and helped ease her pain thanks to Learn to Swim lessons

• Communities
• Education
• Campaigns

Stay Safe Around Reservoirs and Watercourses this Summer

Scottish Water is calling on people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around around water this summer

• Reservoirs
• Communities
• Partnerships
• Education

Scottish Water Leave Lasting Legacy at Ardeer Primary School

Pupils at Ardeer Primary School in Stevenston are enjoying a new running track installed at their school, thanks to Scottish Water and contractor George Leslie, following major repair work earlier this year

• Charity Work
• Communities
• Education
• Partnerships