Welcome to Fife Coast & Countryside Trust

The Fife Coast and Countryside Trust is an independent charity working with partners for a healthy environment that supports wellbeing and sustains the balance between people and nature.

Spread across more than 70 sites, FCCT maintains the Fife Coastal Path, Fife Pilgrim Way, the Lomond Hills Regional Park, local nature reserves, and award-winning beaches. The organisation has its headquarters at Harbourmaster’s House in Dysart where it manages a coastal visitor centre.

Mission Statement 

Connecting Environment and People 

Vision 

We lead in the care of Fife’s outdoors. Working together with you, we create a healthier environment that supports wellbeing and sustains the balance between people and the natural world.

Engage


We rely on the support and generosity of the public to fund our vital project work which helps to conserve and enhance Fife’s great outdoors.

Latest News


Monday, June 09 Jun 2025

Eden Estuary Newsletter June 2025

Conservation Officer Dom notes the change from the larger winter wildfowl and wader flocks. A..

Events


FCCT offer a range of events, activities, conservation activities, guided walks and family friendly events to encourage the younger generation to develop a love of the environment.

Resources


We’ve got you covered

This section includes an extensive range of downloadable resources, including themed walks
and information leaflets, which are sure to enhance any visit to Fife.

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Once again, the Kingdom of Fife has the most award-winning beaches in Scotland. Lucky 13 in total. Our CEO Jeremy Harris says: "This is testament to our hard-working team - supported by valued volunteers - who consistently deliver to ensure that our prized beaches are accessible to people and a delight to spend time at.

“We value our partnerships with Keep Scotland Beautiful, Fife Council, the RNLI and local communities, which help us maintain the high standards that visitors and locals expect.”

Fife’s award-winning beaches are at: Aberdour Silver Sands, Aberdour Black Sands, Anstruther Billowness, Burntisland, Crail Roome Bay, Elie Harbour, Elie Ruby Bay, Kinghorn Pettycur Bay, Kingsbarns, Kirkcaldy Seafield, Leven East, St Andrews East Sands and St Andrews West Sands. 

Download our Beaches leaflet to help you plan your visit: https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/.../fcct.../
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We're recruiting a Maintenance Lead Operative for our dynamic and effective Operations Team. You'll have experience of working in a countryside/estate worker/landscaping role and in a supervisory position. The successful candidate will be based at Lynebank Hospital, Dunfermline [start and finish there each day]. Visit the vacancies page on our website for all the details and how to apply. Applications close at midnight on Friday 23rd May.

https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/engage/work-with-us/

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