Environment

A masterplan for Dunfermline Abbey has received the backing of local councillors.

Dunfermline Abbey could be taken into state care amid £18m revamp plans

Dunfermline Abbey

Dunfermline Abbey

Church asks Historic Environment Scotland to take over Dunfermline Abbey

Designed as a self-led, community-driven event, volunteers can use Balanced Horizon’s interactive map to select a nearby beach and join organised clean-up activities

Designed as a self-led, community-driven event, volunteers can use Balanced Horizon’s interactive map to select a nearby beach and join organised clean-up activities

Volunteers wanted for landmark Firth of Forth beach clean

Supported by Shell UK, the programme is part of a broader effort to prepare students for careers that support economic growth and environmental sustainability

Supported by Shell UK, the programme is part of a broader effort to prepare students for careers that support economic growth and environmental sustainability

Fife College partners with Shell to prepare learners for net-zero careers

Dunfermline Abbey

Dunfermline Abbey

Dunfermline Abbey set for £18m transformation under ambitious new plans

Tree equity score for Dunfermline

Tree equity score for Dunfermline

Dunfermline targeted for more trees by Woodland Trust initiative

Duloch Fairy Garden

Duloch Fairy Garden

In pictures: Community host picnic to open renewed fairy garden

Outlander star Sam Heughan has spoken out against the huge data centre developments being planned across Scotland

Outlander star Sam Heughan has spoken out against the huge data centre developments being planned across Scotland

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Outlander star Sam Heughan speaks out against Scotland's AI data centre boom

A constantly flooded street in Inverkeithing will see a survey of its sewer networks complete in the coming weeks.

A constantly flooded street in Inverkeithing will see a survey of its sewer networks complete in the coming weeks.

Scottish Water to investigate years of flooding on Inverkeithing street

Protesters outside Auchtertool Village Hall.

Protesters outside Auchtertool Village Hall.

'Dystopian' data centre 'something like out of a horror movie'

Aberdour Black Sands.

Aberdour Black Sands.

'Stay out of the water' - Pollution incident at Aberdour

The noise has been annoying residents.

The noise has been annoying residents.

Aberdour residents have been 'suffering all week' due to screeching noise

The Lower Melville Waste facility in Ladybank

The Lower Melville Waste facility in Ladybank

Council expect waste facility to reopen tomorrow after second fire at site

Charlestown Harbour boat removal.

Charlestown Harbour boat removal.

Uplifting day for Charlestown as more than 30 boats hoisted from muddy harbour

Red squirrels are native to Scotland, but a virus spread by greys is threatening their existence.

Red squirrels are native to Scotland, but a virus spread by greys is threatening their existence.

Warning that squirrelpox may have spread to Devilla Forest

The Charlestown, Limekilns, and Pattiesmuir community came together for its second beach clean.

The Charlestown, Limekilns, and Pattiesmuir community came together for its second beach clean.

Beach clean success as local sponsors back CLP Nature Action volunteers

Ronnie Collins was celebrated for his hard work over the years.

Ronnie Collins was celebrated for his hard work over the years.

Local Hero Ronnie Collins celebrated at Scottish Parliament

The sewage problem at Torry Bay has been raised by residents.

The sewage problem at Torry Bay has been raised by residents.

SEPA won't install warning signs at Torry Bay despite 'horrendous' pollution

(L-R) Martin Wilcocks and Rayhma Ali from the Calais Woods Community Group, Gillian Martin( Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs), Debi Ford (Calais Woods Community Group), Rebecca Logsdon( Fife Forest Development Manager)

(L-R) Martin Wilcocks and Rayhma Ali from the Calais Woods Community Group, Gillian Martin( Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs), Debi Ford (Calais Woods Community Group), Rebecca Logsdon( Fife Forest Development Manager)

Dunfermline to join £1 million ‘Climate Forests’ project

The 'Round the Forth Passport' has been released.

The 'Round the Forth Passport' has been released.

West Fife families urged to try new Round the Forth passport trail this summer

Both Silver Sands and Black Sands beach were rated excellent by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Both Silver Sands and Black Sands beach were rated excellent by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)

Two Aberdour beaches named among Scotland's cleanest for water quality

Events are set to take place across Dunfermline and South West Fife

Events are set to take place across Dunfermline and South West Fife

Fife Climate Festival 2026 return this month with packed schedule

More than 10,500 solar panels will be installed at Rosyth Dockyard.

More than 10,500 solar panels will be installed at Rosyth Dockyard.

Daylight savings with more than 10,000 solar panels for the dockyard

Dalgety Bay beach is showing signs of lower radiation.

Dalgety Bay beach is showing signs of lower radiation.

Radiation on Dalgety Bay beach continues to fall

Hyrox classes, a global fitness competition designed for everyday athletes, have been affected by the changes at Carnegie Leisure Centre.

Hyrox classes, a global fitness competition designed for everyday athletes, have been affected by the changes at Carnegie Leisure Centre.

Changes to fitness classes in Dunfermline after noise complaints

Andrea Cail who is chairperson of Auchtertool Community Council

Andrea Cail who is chairperson of Auchtertool Community Council

Residents 'appalled' no environmental impact assessment for Auchtertool data centre

The fly-tipping at Toll Road.

The fly-tipping at Toll Road.

'Horrific mess' left by fly-tippers at site of demolished property

Gerry says that a fire could easily start at the loch if BBQs continue to be used.

Gerry says that a fire could easily start at the loch if BBQs continue to be used.

Fishing club warns of wildfire risk from BBQs at West Fife beauty spot

Councillors have approved a biodiversity action plan.

Councillors have approved a biodiversity action plan.

20-year plan to protect Fife's natural environment given green light

Inverkeithing Garden Competition

Inverkeithing Garden Competition

Green-fingered Inverkeithing residents invited to show off their gardens

After the success of last time, they will be taking to the city's streets once again.

After the success of last time, they will be taking to the city's streets once again.

Dunfermline group to undertake big litter clean up tonight

Callum Robertson

Callum Robertson

Pollution from Dunfermline landfill site is killing animals say farmers

Six houses on Dewar Avenue in Kincardine were demolished last June.

Six houses on Dewar Avenue in Kincardine were demolished last June.

Four months of 'disruptive' works to tackle subsidence issues in Kincardine

Ahead of World Bee Day on 20 May 2026, a team from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland joined Kin Bees for a beehive-painting volunteering session at the Kin Bees aviary near Dunfermline

Ahead of World Bee Day on 20 May 2026, a team from Taylor Wimpey East Scotland joined Kin Bees for a beehive-painting volunteering session at the Kin Bees aviary near Dunfermline

How beehive painting is protecting honeybee colonies in Dunfermline

The affected site is a nature reserve.

The affected site is a nature reserve.

West Fife councillor 'baffled' by Scottish Water's pollution denial in Torryburn

Plastic free Dalgety bay screens 'ocean with David Attenborough'

Plastic free Dalgety bay screens 'ocean with David Attenborough'

David Attenborough screening held to encourage conversations on plastic pollution

NHS Fife urge the public to be

NHS Fife urge the public to be

Public urged to be "vigilant" as toxic blue-green algae multiplies

Stronger Voices Officers Laura Stevens and David Craigie

Stronger Voices Officers Laura Stevens and David Craigie

Wheatley Foundation launches Growing Together fund in Dunfermline

SNP councillor Brian Goodall, left, and Labour councillor Patrick Browne

SNP councillor Brian Goodall, left, and Labour councillor Patrick Browne

SNP accused of 'scaremongering' over the nuclear risks for Rosyth

Inverkeithing Town House

Inverkeithing Town House

Inverkeithing Town House to be reopened as a community hub

A new bench will be unveiled at Pittencrieff Park

A new bench will be unveiled at Pittencrieff Park

New mental health 'breathing space' to be unveiled in Dunfermline park

Holly Allenby, Marketing Manager for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland with Louise Shearer and some of the students from Woodmill High School at the allotment in Dunfermline.

Holly Allenby, Marketing Manager for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland with Louise Shearer and some of the students from Woodmill High School at the allotment in Dunfermline.

Housebuilder marks National Gardening Month by supporting high school project

The next generation of nuclear submarines is set to come to Rosyth Dockyard.

The next generation of nuclear submarines is set to come to Rosyth Dockyard.

'Nuclear subs at yard make us more of a target for rogue nations and terrorists'

The trees were stolen from the park on Monday night.

The trees were stolen from the park on Monday night.

Theft of expensive trees from Pittencrieff Park 'extremely frustrating'

Scottish Power has applied for permission to clear a currently 'partly blocked' drainage pipe from Valleyfield ash lagoons.

Scottish Power has applied for permission to clear a currently 'partly blocked' drainage pipe from Valleyfield ash lagoons.

Scottish Power plans digger works to clear a Valleyfield ash lagoons outfall pipe

Tree varieties at the station include Bramley, Scrumptious, Dabinett and Katy.

Tree varieties at the station include Bramley, Scrumptious, Dabinett and Katy.

Plans are bearing fruit at Aberdour railway station

Members of the public are being urged to share the warnings with others and to report any large outdoor fires immediately by calling 999

Members of the public are being urged to share the warnings with others and to report any large outdoor fires immediately by calling 999

Wildfire warnings issued for Fife as dry warm weather increases

Confusion over 'depressing' sewage problem in Torryburn

The project is set to bring the rich history of the former Valleyfield Estate and Woods to life

The project is set to bring the rich history of the former Valleyfield Estate and Woods to life

Ambitious project to revive and reimagine Valleyfield Estate

Dunfermine Peacocks

Dunfermine Peacocks

Peacocks in Pittencrieff Park

Dunfermline peacock charity appeals to public for help

Rechargeable batteries - found in e‑scooters, vapes, phones, and laptops face the biggest risk

Rechargeable batteries - found in e‑scooters, vapes, phones, and laptops face the biggest risk

Warning issued over rechargeable batteries that cause devastating house fires

Dunfermline cameraman and documentary filmmaker, Doug Allan has passed away at the age of 74 while trekking in Nepal.

Dunfermline cameraman and documentary filmmaker, Doug Allan has passed away at the age of 74 while trekking in Nepal.

'His work brought audiences closer to the wonders of our planet'

All equipment and training will be provided by CLP Nature Action

All equipment and training will be provided by CLP Nature Action

Volunteers needed to clean beaches at Limekilns and Charlestown

OPINION: 'It's not just cars that are blocking pavements'