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.
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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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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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and information leaflets, which are sure to enhance any visit to Fife.
Japan came to Rosyth on Saturday for our Sakura Cherry Tree Party. And we had a ball. Consul Masataka Abe from the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh, and the Lord-Lieutenant of Fife, Robert Balfour, marked the planting of these iconic trees across the Kingdom led by Fife Climate Forest and Climate Action Fife .
Mr Abe explained that the Sakura cherry tree is a symbol of friendship, renewal, and hope. The new trees will also help expand Fife’s urban tree canopy, creating greener, healthier places for us all to enjoy.
Adults and schoolchildren involved in tree planting recited the haiku they had written. There was violin, dancing and Japanese crafts like embroidery, origami and a Furoshiki gift wrapping demo.
The party was organised with the help of EATS Rosyth and EATS Living Room Café provided refreshments, including this spectacular celebration cake made by Kasia! Thank you to all who came along and who helped make the party a success.
Read more about Fife Climate Forest: https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/thousands-of-trees-planted-in-local-climate-action/
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Rosyth Public Park is turning Japanese tomorrow in a celebration of the iconic Sakura cherry tree. Please join us in the park at 1pm for a tree planting ceremony with the Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh, and the Lord-Lieutenant of Fife. It might be a wee bit drizzly in the morning, but we`re confident it will brighten up enough to be outdoors in the afternoon. And we do have cover for enjoying activities and refreshments.
The Sakura Cherry Tree Party is free for all to attend and marks the culmination of planting of the cherry trees in parks across Fife led by #FifeClimateForest and Climate Action Fife . There will be Japanese crafts to try, such as origami, calligraphy and a Furoshiki present-wrapping demonstration. And the party includes haiku writing and readings, dance and music, nature and climate-related activities.
The party is organised with the help of EATS Greenspaces Rosyth. They’ve been working with local Rosyth primary schools, through their EATS Educates programme, to write haiku which will be shared on the day. EATS Living Room Café is helping with refreshments.
The Sakura Cherry Tree Party is possible thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, delivered through Fife Council, and the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh. Thanks to the JET Alumni Association Scotland for support in securing Japanese artists and crafts people.
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We have planted six Sakura cherry trees at Craigtoun Country Park in a joyful celebration of community, culture and climate. All made possible through the Sakura Cherry Tree Project and UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding.
We were joined by Police Scotland, pupils from Madras College, The Sunshine Kitchen, and the fantastic Craigtoun gardening volunteer group. The planting was made extra special by beautiful live music from violinist Kayo Ono and a talented bagpipe learner from Madras College. Their performances created a truly memorable atmosphere beneath the new Sakura trees.
Learners also shared their haiku poetry, reading poems they had written and displayed on beautifully crafted wooden leaves. We rounded off the morning back at the café with delicious sushi prepared by Michael the Chef – a perfect nod to the cultural roots of the Sakura gift.
A huge thank you to all volunteers, pupils and partners who took part, and to the Friends of Craigtoun Park for their brilliant organisation and support. Together, we’re growing community, culture and Fife’s future canopy.
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We had an enjoyable day at Dunnikier Park planting new Sakura cherry trees with learners from Kirkcaldy and Balwearie High Schools. The students had written their own haiku poems, which were hung on the trees as delicate decorations — a lovely way to celebrate the planting and share their reflections on nature and renewal.
A huge thank you to Dunnikier Country Park Development Group for your fantastic support in bringing the community together.
Alongside the Sakura, we also planted 10 large oak trees along the park boundary and began creating a new woodland copse. This helps to link existing tree areas and support habitats for wildlife. We were then joined by community volunteers who planted a new birch avenue at the weekend.
These trees were donated through the Sakura Cherry Tree Project, with additional support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Nature Restoration Fund. All to grow community, culture and canopy across Fife. And during #NationalTreeWeek. Thanks to all involved.
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This autumn, communities across Fife are planting Sakura Cherry Trees to help expand our urban tree canopy, creating greener, healthier places for us all. The trees have been gifted by the Sakura Cherry Tree Project, which is supported by the Embassy of Japan in the UK to celebrate Anglo-Japanese relations. These beautiful blossom trees are a symbol of friendship, renewal, and hope.
Planting has taken place at Balbirnie Park with Balbirnie’s Future Foundation: Markinch Youth Project & Nature Pioneers, Markinch Heritage Group and Cllr Peter Gulllane who is a Fife Tree Warden.
Leading up to the planting, community groups have been invited to create haiku poetry, inspired by the trees and the landscapes around them. Haiku is a traditional Japanese form of poetry that captures the beauty of fleeting moments in just a few words. Writing haiku together gives communities a chance to pause, notice nature, and share their feelings about these new trees.
We hope you enjoy these videos of haiku being performed.
When I become old
Sakura petals will grow
whether sun or snow
Autumn leaves falling
cold wind blowing in the sun
Balbirnie is home
Thanks to all who have helped with planting the trees. The planting culminates in the Sakura Cherry Tree Party in Rosyth on Sat 6th Dec at 1pm. Please do join us. More details here:
https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/events/sakura-cherry-tree-party/
https://japanuksakura.org/
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