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BLOG 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 2026

Scottish 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 2026

Second Phase of Stewarton Sewer Flooding Project Complete

Scottish Water has completed the second and final phase of a £2.3million project to tackle sewer flooding on an East Ayrshire street

12 February 2026

Draining the Rain in Midlothian - £6m Project to Improve Water Quality

Scottish Water is to begin work on a £6million project to improve water quality and reduce sewer related debris entering a Midlothian water course

04 February 2026

Scottish Water Launches New ‘Drip Feed’ Podcast

New podcast shares engaging stories, insights and expert voices to help people across Scotland connect with their water

30 January 2026

Tree‑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 2026

Learn 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 2026

Six 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 2026

BLOG. 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 2026

BLOG: 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 2025

Top 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 2025

Second 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 2025

Keeping £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 2025

BLOG 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 2025