Pollution Incident at Burntisland and Kinghorn Harbour Beaches

Publish Date: Wednesday July 16, 2025

SEPA has requested members of the public are informed of high Microbiological Contamination readings at Burntisland and Kinghorn Harbour Beaches.

Pollution has been identified by SEPA at Burntisland and Kinghorn Harbour Beaches and exposure may cause illness. Therefore, members of the public are temporarily advised against bathing, paddling, or playing in the sea or streams running into both beaches until further notice.

Signage has been placed at key access points with the following guidance:

• Do not enter the water to paddle or swim
• Keep pets away from the water
• Wash hands and footwear after visiting the area, and ensure you wash your hands before eating and/or drinking
• You should not take anything home from the beach
• You should not gather and/or consume shellfish collected from this area.

For further information please contact SEPA on 03000 99 66 99.