iOS - Android Earlier this year, communities of Airdrie, Chapelhall and Salsburgh were asked for their input on the future of Roughrigg.An overwhelming majority of people described the positive impact the body of water on their doorstep has on their lives, mental health, and wellbeing.Taking this into account, Scottish Water has further reviewed the options and decided that, at this time, keeping the reservoir offers many community benefits.
However, should regulations change, and further large investment be required in the future, the situation will be reviewed again.The decision was welcomed by the Roughrigg Angling Association, whose members are the most frequent visitors at the reservoir and have been fishing there for almost 25.
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