WEST FIFERS are being invited to "draw a line in the sand" and demand climate action this weekend.

Residents of Dalgety Bay and the surrounding area are urged to attend the Line in the Sand event on Sunday.

It's part of a Fife-wide demonstration calling for action to address climate issues and promises a powerful piece of art in the run-up to the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow.

By forming a Line in the Sand, participants will also symbolise climate-driven rising sea levels, which is an increasing threat to many Fife coastal communities.

Organisers say the gesture is a simple, non-party-political action that will send a message to local, national and international governments and create a legacy of empowerment and action.

The event will begin with activities for children on the beach from 9am followed by some information from local groups at 9.45am at the St David's Harbour Anchor before a socially-distanced procession and Line in the Sand on the beach at 10am.

This will be followed by a mini beach clean organised by Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay for registered participants from 10.45am.

Ali Macleod, from Fife Communities Climate Action Network, said: “By coming together at our events, we are sending a message that Fifers have reached a limit and that we will no longer accept the status quo – we are drawing a line in the sand for climate change.

"We invite everyone to play their part and to show their support and concern."

Line in the Sand is being delivered as part of Climate Action Fife, a National Lottery Community Fund partnership project between Greener Kirkcaldy, Fife Council, Fife College and Fife Communities Climate Action Network.

Anyone wanting to take part in the mini beach clean, which starts at the Bathing House Beach at 10.45am, must register on the Plastic-Free Dalgety Bay Facebook page as places are strictly limited to 20.