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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.

25 May 2026

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

21 May 2026

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

20 May 2026

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

19 May 2026

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.

14 May 2026

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

14 May 2026

Community 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 2026

£35 Million Investment Strengthens Water Network Across the Hebrides

Scottish Water has successfully delivered £35 million worth of investment work across communities throughout the Hebrides, delivering major upgrades to vital infrastructure and helping safeguard water supplies for years to come. 

11 May 2026

Scottish Water confirms companies which will help deliver multi-billion pound transformation of water and waste water infrastructure

Scottish Water has confirmed the partner companies which will work with it to transform the country’s water and waste water infrastructure in the publicly-owned utility’s biggest programme of investment ever

11 May 2026

Talla Reservoir is 120 years old!

Talla Reservoir has turned 120 and we've filmed and researched some of it's incredible history.

08 May 2026

Scottish Water Specialists Win Major Industry Award

A Scottish Water frontline team has been recognised as one of the very best in the country after taking home a top honour at the Scottish Contact Centre Awards

07 May 2026

Scottish 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

01 May 2026

Reservoir Ranger Blog: Bonfires, Birdsong and Better Weather

As spring turns to summer, our Gladhouse Reservoir Ranger Josh shares a snapshot of life on site — from wildlife sightings and seasonal traditions to water safety education and caring for our countryside.

30 April 2026

Blog: Hidden Challenges of Scotland's Sewers - Deirdre Michie

Scottish Water chair Deirdre Michie reflects on the serious challenges we face to keep our hidden wastewater network running

30 April 2026

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