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Blog: Can Scotland Support More Data Centres? - Colin Lindsay

Colin Lindsay, Developer Services Manager at Scottish Water Horizons, takes a look at how Scotland can take a sustainable approach to supporting the development of data centres

• Sustainability

Blog: Let's Support Scotland on and off the World's Biggest Stage - Deirdre Michie

From Biggar to Boston, Scottish Water Chair raises a glass to Scotland at the World Cup and urges us all to come together in support

• Business
• International
• People
• Opinions

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

Scottish Water welcomes new reservoir rangers as service enters fourth year

Scottish Water is welcoming a new intake of reservoir rangers as the service returns for its fourth year, helping visitors enjoy some of Scotland’s most popular reservoir sites safely and responsibly throughout the summer months.

• Reservoirs

Views Sought on Major Bioresources Upgrade Project for Glasgow

Scottish Water is seeking feedback on proposals for a multi-million pound replacement of its bioresources treatment plant in Daldowie

• Communities
• Investment
• Sustainability
• Innovation

Improvement works to enhance access and safety at North Third Reservoir

Visitors to North Third Reservoir, near Stirling, will benefit from a series of improvements designed to enhance access and safety around the popular walking route.

• Investment
• Reservoirs

Scottish Water completes major restoration of Palnackie harbour wall

Scottish Water has completed its major project to repair and strengthen the harbour wall at Palnackie, helping protect the local environment and vital infrastructure serving the community

• Environment
• Investment
• Customer Service

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

Rare Water Voles Given New Home Ahead of Essential Drainage project in Glasgow

Work to carefully relocate rare water voles from a site in Glasgow's East End has been carried out ahead of essential drainage work
 

• Environment
• Partnerships

Water Way to Celebrate - Newlyweds Toast Big Day At Top Up Tap 

Love on Tap - Natasha and Ewan Newton had just tied the knot when they stopped off to top up at Scottish Water's tap in Callender Park.

New Winter Homes Built for Scotland's Rarest Amphibian on the Solway Coast

New wintering habitat has been built for natterjack toads at a Scottish Water wastewater treatment works in Powfoot

• Environment
• Partnerships

Solar Scheme Helping Power Scottish Water Services for Penicuik

A new solar scheme is now helping to power essential water services for Scottish Water customers in Penicuik

• Climate
• Environment
• Renewables
• Sustainability

Sewing the seeds of 'Soak Up The Rain' call by Scottish Water

Scottish Water has launched its Soak Up The Rain campaign, which is encouraging people to help reduce pressure on drainage networks by taking small, individual actions at home such as adding plants and garden borders, switching to permeable paving where possible, and installing water butts to collect rainwater

• Climate
• Communities
• Campaigns
• Sustainability

Second Phase of Peatland Restoration Project Completed at Loch Katrine

Scottish Water has restored another 94 hectares of degrading peatland on the land surrounding Loch Katrine, as part of a project aimed at protecting drinking water quality for its customers in Glasgow

• Climate
• Environment

BLOG: Glasgow 2026 is coming. If you work in water, this Congress matters - Alex Plant CEO

As Glasgow prepares to host the IWA World Water Congress 2026, Scottish Water CEO Alex Plant shares why this is a defining moment for the water sector – and why you should be there.

• Blogs
• Business
• Climate
• Environment
• International
• Speeches