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BLOG: Drought, heat and water shortages. Why Scotland is not immune - Alex Plant CEO
Scottish Water’s Chief Executive Alex Plant explains why Scotland must act now to build long-term water resilience ahead of IWA global water congress
18 August 2026Scottish Water Delivers Second Best Year Despite Extreme Weather
Solar Battery Storage Scheme Powers Scottish Water Services
Scottish Water can now access renewable energy around the clock to help power one of its sites in Renfrewshire after completing a solar power and battery storage project
06 August 2026IWA Glasgow 2026: A world of water challenges. A city ready for the conversation.
Our CEO Alex Plant shares his thoughts ahead of the IWA Glasgow World Wter Congress & Exhibition event in October
22 July 2026Hot Weather Prompts Water-saving Call as Demand Rises
we're urging customers to use water wisely as prolonged hot and dry weather drives higher demand across Scotland, as our teams work around the clock to maintain supplies
22 July 2026Reservoir Ranger Blog: Long Days, Little Lizards and Leaving No Trace
Woodland Project Gathers Pace at Loch Katrine as Regeneration Takes Hold
Hundreds of hectares of native woodland are now regenerating at Loch Katrine as a once-in-a-generation project to transform the landscape above one of Scotland’s most important water sources gathers pace
02 July 2026Planting 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
08 June 2026Solar 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
20 May 2026Sewing 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
19 May 2026BLOG: 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.
14 May 2026Second 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
14 May 2026Community Invited to Share Views on Glenhead Woodland Creation Proposals
Scottish Water is inviting communities around Backwater Reservoir to find out more about woodland creation proposals for the area
13 May 2026Scottish Water Calls on Customers to Use Water Efficiently as We Head into Summer
Scottish Water is asking customers across the country to take measures now to enable them to use water more efficiently ahead of any extended period of dry weather that might impact supplies through the year
Almost 80,000 Trees Planted Near Renfrewshire Reservoir
Scottish Water has planted almost 80,000 trees on land near Barcraigs Reservoir in Renfrewshire as part of its drive to improve biodiversity, protect water catchments from climate change and lock up carbon on its land
22 April 2026