This document discusses opportunities for increasing the use of renewable district heating systems in Scotland. It provides two case studies of existing large-scale river water source heat pump systems in Norway and the UK that efficiently provide heating for cities. The key to expanding district heating is securing customers by establishing fair monopolies, securing low costs through private wind power connections, and securing proven heat pump technology. Some actions proposed in case of an emergency include removing taxes on clean heating, adding taxes to fossil fuels, compelling commercial customers to connect to district heating or lower emissions, and auctioning zones along rivers for heat pump systems. The document advocates taking bold action to rapidly transition heating away from fossil fuels.