Bat detectives have been called out to Scotland’s largest pumping station, to see if the elusive creatures are roosting in its rafters. Armed with infra-red cameras and bat detectors, the environment team surveyed Gailes Pumping Station in Ayrshire, which is being fitted with external PV panels as part of a flagship £580K biodiversity and green energy project. So, what did they find? https://lnkd.in/ekG7jjyk NatureScot Scottish Water Horizons Scottish Wildlife Trust #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation #netzero
Scottish Water
Utilities
Stepps, Scotland 48,167 followers
Proudly delivering Scotland's water and waste water services to over 2.6 million homes and more than 150,000 businesses.
About us
Water is essential to life and to the communities in which we live and work across every corner of Scotland. At Scottish Water we’re focused on delivering the highest quality drinking water ever in Scotland and returning waste water safely to the environment every day of the year. Find out more about Scottish Water at www.scottishwater.co.uk
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External link for Scottish Water
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Stepps, Scotland
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Utilities, Water, and Civil Engineering
Locations
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6 Buchanan Gate
Stepps, Scotland G33 6FB, GB
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Buchanan Gate
Glasgow, Scotland G33 6FB, GB
Employees at Scottish Water
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Digital creator. Videographer/shoot/edit & drone op. Former Network Correspondent Sky News & BBC. Passionate about the environment 🌍
Absolutely loved going out with the bat detectives to film them at work. Just shows the lengths we genuinely go to with our projects, to try and protect wildlife and nature. 🦇🌏❤️ #bats #wildlifeconservation #biodiversity
Bat detectives have been called out to Scotland’s largest pumping station, to see if the elusive creatures are roosting in its rafters. Armed with infra-red cameras and bat detectors, the environment team surveyed Gailes Pumping Station in Ayrshire, which is being fitted with external PV panels as part of a flagship £580K biodiversity and green energy project. So, what did they find? https://lnkd.in/ekG7jjyk NatureScot Scottish Water Horizons Scottish Wildlife Trust #biodiversity #wildlifeconservation #netzero
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We’ve just switched on a £1.4m solar scheme at Scottish Water's Newbridge Treatment Works near Edinburgh, featuring 2,016 solar panels. 🌞 This powerhouse will generate over 1GWh of green energy every year, saving 221 tonnes of carbon annually! 🌍 But we didn’t stop there! We’ve also rolled out the green carpet for nature: 🐦 6 bird boxes 🦇 2 bat boxes 🌻 Wildflower meadows 🦡 AND a special badger gate! Because who says solar power can’t be a little wild? 🌿🐾 Big thanks to all involved including Absolute Solar and Wind Ltd. Another step towards net zero by 2040 - and we’re bringing the wildlife with us! 💚 Read more 👉 j1l.in/jXsBH7 #SolarPower #Renewables #Biodiversity #ClimateChange Donald MacBrayne Ian Piggott Debbie Henderson Neil Beaumont Veolia NatureScot John Griffen
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How much water do you really use in an evening? 🤔 Join us for Water Night to find out! For just ONE NIGHT, challenge yourself to go without taps, showers, or running water at home 🚫🚰 You’ll be joining households across the UK in raising awareness of how much we rely on water and growing our knowledge on how we can reduce our everyday use - helping to save money and help the environment! 🌏✨ Plus, when you sign up, you’ll be entered into our PRIZE DRAW - 2 lucky winners will each receive a £100 Love2shop voucher! 🎁🎉 Sign up now and take part on the 24th of October! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eX7khusu #WaterNight #Waterwise #PrizeDraw #TapOffTuneIn
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🌞 Our latest #solar scheme is now complete at Newbridge Waste Water Treatment Works on the outskirts of #Edinburgh! A £1.4m project comprising of 2,016 ground mounted solar panels with the capacity to generate over 1GWh of energy on an annual basis - and added biodiversity measures including wildflower meadows, bird boxes and badger gates 🐦 READ: https://lnkd.in/eTWBrqzC
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Thanks again to all who attended our Annual Consultative Meeting in #Aberdeen and those who tuned into our live stream. A video of the highlights and a summary of the key topics raised is available to view at: https://lnkd.in/d6mYt7M #ScottishWaterACM
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As we reach the end of #ScotClimateWeek 2024, we've published our latest annual update on our progress to delivering #NetZero water and waste water services for Scotland. Highlights include: > ⚽ A record amount of peatland restoration - equivalent to more than 500 football pitches > 🚘 12,000 tonnes of carbon removed in the past year - the same as a car driving 50 million miles > 🏡 Energy generated and saved which is the equivalent to the power needed to power 11 million homes for one hour #LetsDoNetZero Read the full story and report: https://lnkd.in/e7-5Zf7C
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Together with Scottish Water, Aberdeen Science Centre is set to inspire local school children to become responsible water citizens. 💧 https://lnkd.in/ehFBDJTE Thanks to Scottish Water’s support, we will be bringing our refreshed Water Cycle workshop to over 300 pupils and deliver 10 community outreach. These funded sessions will help young people understand the science behind the water cycle, while encouraging them to conserve and protect this precious resources. The partnership, comes one year after Scottish Water launched its nationwide education programme Generation H2O, which has already reached over 34,000 young people. Together, we’re empowering the next generation to make small changes with a big impact! 🌍 Read more here- https://lnkd.in/ehFBDJTE #globalcitizen #WaterConservation #STEMeducation #ScotClimateWeek #WaterIsAlwaysWorthSaving Scottish Water
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Sport Aberdeen win Scottish Water Learn To Swim Provider of the Year Award! 💙 The provider was crowned at our Awards Evening last Saturday at P&J Live in Aberdeen in recognition of its highly acclaimed Learn to Swim programme 👏 Full story: tinyurl.com/55bb5a7w #LearnToSwimMonth #GenerationSwim
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I’m very proud to see this event come together - not only does it highlight our investment in young people to provide them with the skills and knowledge to be responsible water citizens, it features one of our Top Up Taps too demonstrating Scottish Water’s commitment to delivering value beyond core services. The day itself wouldn’t have been possible without the help of Forestry and Land Scotland and The Steamship Sir Walter Scott Ltd. - working together to provide a memorable experience to young people who may not necessarily have the opportunity normally. #generationh2o #socialvalue #partnershipworking #scottishwater #education We Are Futures
This #ScotClimateWeek sees us celebrate one year since the launch of our nationwide education programme #GenerationH2O, aimed at inspiring the next generation to protect Scotland's precious water resources! To date over 650 teachers have registered for Generation H2O with over 35,000 young people engaged, and lessons available for P1 - S6: https://lnkd.in/eUQ2HPBV We're so excited to see what this year brings! #WaterIsAlwaysWorthSaving