Fife Pilgrim Way
The Fife Pilgrim Way follows a medieval pilgrim trail across Fife. Modern day walkers can enjoy this 64 mile route, starting at North Queensferry and Culross and finishing in St Andrews.
ExploreThe 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.
Wednesday, February 11 Feb 2026
The wet, grey weather seems never-ending. But nature tells us to hang in there! Many..
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.
This section includes an extensive range of downloadable resources, including themed walks
and information leaflets, which are sure to enhance any visit to Fife.
How many Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) can you spot in this video [45 secs] taken by our Conservation Officer, Dominic, at the Eden Estuary? Aren`t they amazingly well camouflaged? Although they are wee, a Little Ringed Plover is a different species and a bit rarer!
The Ringed Plover forages for invertebrates and crustaceans in a particular way: standing and watching, running forward, pecking, and standing still again. It taps its feet on the surface to mimic raindrops, and therefore tempt prey to the surface. It forages by day and night, typically in small groups of up to 50 birds, and occasionally in much larger flocks. [Scottish Wildlife Trust].
The Eden Estuary is a globally important Local Nature Reserve with a small visitor centre with viewing area at Guardbridge near St Andrews. Find out more: https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/local-nature-reserves-others/eden-estuary-nature-reserve/
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![How many Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) can you spot in this video [45 secs] taken by our Conservation Officer, Dominic, at the Eden Estuary? Aren't they amazingly well camouflaged? Although they are wee, a Little Ringed Plover is a different species and a bit rarer!
The Ringed Plover forages for invertebrates and crustaceans in a particular way: standing and watching, running forward, pecking, and standing still again. It taps its feet on the surface to mimic raindrops, and therefore tempt prey to the surface. It forages by day and night, typically in small groups of up to 50 birds, and occasionally in much larger flocks. [Scottish Wildlife Trust].
The Eden Estuary is a globally important Local Nature Reserve with a small visitor centre with viewing area at Guardbridge near St Andrews. Find out more: https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/local-nature-reserves-others/eden-estuary-nature-reserve/
#Ringedplover #birdwatching #ornithology #EdenEstuary #waders #nature #conservation #habitat #wetland #videooftheday #StAndrews #TheHomeofGolf](https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
How many birds can you count?! It`s that time of year when our hirundines are on the move as they start their epic journey south to winter in Africa. Hirundines are Swallows, and Sand and House Martins. These House Martins, which are a red-listed species (threatened), were spotted by our conservation officer Cristín, gathering at Cameron Reservoir near St Andrews.
Cameron Reservoir is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area on account of it being an important winter roost for pink-footed geese. There`s a lovely 2.5 mile walk around it with vistas across the loch and views of open countryside.
https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/local-nature-reserves-others/cameron-reservoir/
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The resident swans and ducks at Coul Den, Glenrothes, are being well cared for while the river restoration works continue there. The team at McGowan Environmental feed them with a specific mix for waterfowl. Here is Chris who has the swans feeding out of his hand...literally!
If you`re going to feed wild birds it`s important to use proper bird food like a mix of seeds. Please don`t feed human food like bread to ducks and swans as it can make them poorly. If left lying around it becomes mouldy and can attract vermin.
McGowan are the contractors for the Back Burn river restoration project. The first phase of the project is at Coul Den where the burn is being restored to its more natural condition to benefit wildlife and biodiversity. Here at Coul Reservoir, gabion baskets have been removed from the bed and banks of an artificial channel. Locally-sourced rocks have been placed to create a winding channel that will ease the passage of fish. You can already see the wee pools forming - and the ducks are enjoying them too!
Read all about the project: https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/.../river.../
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A beautiful sunrise over the Eden Estuary this morning. And a cacophony of bird calls and song. How many can you hear? Thanks to our conservation officer, Dominic, for sharing this.
https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/walks/local-nature-reserves-others/eden-estuary-nature-reserve/
#birdlife #ornithology #birdwatching #birdsong #EdenEstuary #naturereserves #loveFife #Scotland #nature #Spring2025
A Great White Egret catching a stick at Gaddon Loch. Thanks to our Conservation Officer, Dominic, for this beautiful video. The Great White Egret used to be a very rare bird in Britain and Ireland, but can now be seen throughout the year hunting aquatic food.
#birdwatching #wetlands #fife #naturereserves #birds #wetlandbirds #scottishlochs #ornithology #greatwhiteegret #whiteegret #fishing @btobirds @rspb.scotland
