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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 2026Scottish Water and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service on Safety Patrol at Gladhouse
Scottish Water and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service this week warned people about the dangers at reservoirs and other bodies of water when they patrolled a popular reservoir in Midlothian.
21 January 2026Major Peatland Project Delivered at Backwater Reservoir
Over 300 hectares of peatland has been restored on the hills surrounding a key Scottish Water reservoir in Angus
22 December 2025Young Reuben Makes a Splash with Winning Design
Cap celebrating 10 years of Learn to Swim programme created by Glasgow youngster
22 December 2025Scottish Water Confirms Preferred Bidders to Deliver Multi-billion Pound Transformation of Water and Waste Water Infrastructure
Scottish Water has announced the preferred bidders for partner companies it will work with to transform the country’s public assets to keep taps flowing and protect the environment.
18 December 2025Scotland 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
18 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 2025One Team Approach to Enhancing the Environment Scoops Another Top Industry Prize
Scottish Water’s innovative model to deliver its £500m Improving Urban Waters programme has won another major industry prize
04 December 2025Big 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
28 November 2025Decade of Teaching Scotland to Swim Capped at Anniversary Event
Ten years of building ‘Generation Swim’ celebrated in Edinburgh
03 November 2025Leisure Provider Makes Waves with National Award Win
Community-first approach earns top spot at awards night for swim programme success
17 October 2025Community Comes Together for Successful Milngavie Reservoir Event
We celebrated the success of a family-friendly community event at Milngavie Reservoir, where local residents of all ages came together to enjoy nature, heritage, and hands-on activities.
03 October 2025Scotland's Rarest Moss Finds New Home at Stirling Reservoirs
An extremely rare moss which has only been found in one place in the UK in the last 30 years has now been moved to two new Scottish Water reservoirs in a bid to revive the critically endangered species
18 September 2025Young 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
12 September 2025Eel Pass Provides Helping Hand to Critically-Endangered Species
A critically-endangered species of eel has officially returned to upstream River Annan thanks to an eel pass installed at Milnby Weir in 2022
09 September 2025