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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.

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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.

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Friday, August 30 Aug 2024

River Restoration Project is Excellent Example of Partnership Working

Partners involved in the Restoring the River Leven project have been reflecting on a summer..

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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.

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Resources

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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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Scotland is home to over 75% of the UK’s red squirrel population. And, judging by these amazing pictures from our Conservation Officer, Cristín, a fair few of them are at home in Tentsmuir Forest.

The Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is easily distinguished from the grey squirrel by its smaller size, reddish-brown fur (although it can look darker and duller in the winter) and tufts of hair on the end of the ears. The red squirrel is most often found in coniferous woods.

Did you know it`s really useful to report your red squirrel sightings at https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings/

#redsquirrels #nature #conservation #endangeredspecies #loveFife #photooftheday #wildlife #fife #scotland #forests #woodlands

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Scotland is home to over 75% of the UK’s red squirrel population. And, judging by these amazing pictures from our Conservation Officer, Cristín, a fair few of them are at home in Tentsmuir Forest. The Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is easily distinguished from the grey squirrel by its smaller size, reddish-brown fur (although it can look darker and duller in the winter) and tufts of hair on the end of the ears. The red squirrel is most often found in coniferous woods. Did you know it's really useful to report your red squirrel sightings at https://scottishsquirrels.org.uk/squirrel-sightings/ #redsquirrels #nature #conservation #endangeredspecies #loveFife #photooftheday #wildlife #fife #scotland #forests #woodlands

A Speckled Wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) enjoys bathing in the afternoon sun near our Pitcairn Centre on the northern edge of Glenrothes. This butterfly enjoys partially shaded woodland and dapples of sunlight. Thanks to our conservation officer, Cristín for the steady hand that caught this delicate creature on camera.

#butterflies #speckledwood #glenrothes #woodlands #trees #woods #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #autumn2024 #photooftheday #photosofinstagram

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A Speckled Wood butterfly (Pararge aegeria) enjoys bathing in the afternoon sun near our Pitcairn Centre on the northern edge of Glenrothes. This butterfly enjoys partially shaded woodland and dapples of sunlight. Thanks to our conservation officer, Cristín for the steady hand that caught this delicate creature on camera. #butterflies #speckledwood #glenrothes #woodlands #trees #woods #nature #wildlife #biodiversity #autumn2024 #photooftheday #photosofinstagram

You may see an emergency response safety exercise taking place around Pathhead Sands and Seafield Beach in Kirkcaldy on Tuesday. The beaches remain open but please be aware that specialist equipment may be in situ.

https://www.forthports.co.uk/latest-news/oil-pollution-response-to-be-tested-at-training-event-in-kirkcaldy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFP5dpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfZQnrwatESU_7Xw8vcUOUOYnIr1x9nj5cGyeoiv3-Hxd62AHFpqHGiMDw_aem_cfP07E16t6zxje4A9yJn9g

#Kirkcaldy #PathheadSands #Seafield #ClearwaterForth #beaches

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You may see an emergency response safety exercise taking place around Pathhead Sands and Seafield Beach in Kirkcaldy on Tuesday. The beaches remain open but please be aware that specialist equipment may be in situ. https://www.forthports.co.uk/latest-news/oil-pollution-response-to-be-tested-at-training-event-in-kirkcaldy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFP5dpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfZQnrwatESU_7Xw8vcUOUOYnIr1x9nj5cGyeoiv3-Hxd62AHFpqHGiMDw_aem_cfP07E16t6zxje4A9yJn9g #Kirkcaldy #PathheadSands #Seafield #ClearwaterForth #beaches

Join us to look at park life through a lens! New for Autumn, our two photography workshops are suitable for rookies, improvers and skilled photographers. Learn, practice and share your knowledge.
The first workshop focuses on photographic composition. And the second is about exposure and light. Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, is the setting which offers lots of scope for creativity. Book your free places soon for 27 Sep and 4 Oct.
Part of the Wellbeing Through Heritage in West Fife project.

https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/.../the...

@godunfermline @friendsofpittencrieffpark #PittencrieffPark #wellbeing #heritage #Dunfermline #Photography #workshops #outdoorevents #autumn2024 #getinvolved #fife #loveFife

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Join us to look at park life through a lens! New for Autumn, our two photography workshops are suitable for rookies, improvers and skilled photographers. Learn, practice and share your knowledge. The first workshop focuses on photographic composition. And the second is about exposure and light. Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline, is the setting which offers lots of scope for creativity. Book your free places soon for 27 Sep and 4 Oct. Part of the Wellbeing Through Heritage in West Fife project. https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/.../the... @godunfermline @friendsofpittencrieffpark #PittencrieffPark #wellbeing #heritage #Dunfermline #Photography #workshops #outdoorevents #autumn2024 #getinvolved #fife #loveFife

Our Summer newsletter has landed. Find out how we `Connect Environment and People`. Do you know what a desire line is? Why did Conservation Officer Cristín spend the night at a nature reserve? Why do we cut meadows when we need grassland. Find all these answers and more. Just click here:
https://mailchi.mp/fifecountryside/summer-newsletter-from-fife-coast-and-countryside-trust-8327840

Why not subscribe so you receive the next issue immediately? Just go to our home page and scroll down to find newsletter sign-up.

#news #fcctnews #fcct #summer2024 #getinformed #learning #fife #scotland #outdoors #meadows #moths #bridges #signs

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Our Summer newsletter has landed. Find out how we 'Connect Environment and People'. Do you know what a desire line is? Why did Conservation Officer Cristín spend the night at a nature reserve? Why do we cut meadows when we need grassland. Find all these answers and more. Just click here: https://mailchi.mp/fifecountryside/summer-newsletter-from-fife-coast-and-countryside-trust-8327840 Why not subscribe so you receive the next issue immediately? Just go to our home page and scroll down to find newsletter sign-up. #news #fcctnews #fcct #summer2024 #getinformed #learning #fife #scotland #outdoors #meadows #moths #bridges #signs