Projects - Rivers

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust delivers projects in partnership with a wide range stakeholders, partner organisations and community groups. This new section of our website will share current projects and become an archive for projects that are completed in the coming years.

Rosyth Rivers Restoration

Rosyth Rivers Restoration

December 17, 2024
This project aims to restore the rivers in Rosyth by re-meandering them and improving freshwater habitat, to support biodiversity, community wellbeing and increase climate resilience. We want to deliver significant ecological improvements by expanding and enhancing the natural habitat of the Whinny and Brankholm Burns.
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Restoration Forth

Restoration Forth

September 30, 2022
Restoration Forth is a 3 year project which is developing the community-led restoration of seagrass meadows and oysters to help restore the health and diversity of the Firth of Forth.
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Restoring the River Leven

Restoring the River Leven

May 18, 2022
The River Leven has seen many man-made changes that have been made over time many due to its rich industrial heritage which have an impact on the local environment. A series of projects will be undertaken within the Leven catchment between now and 2030 to help deliver on our vision.
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River Restoration – Back Burn

River Restoration – Back Burn

April 29, 2022
Through the Leven Programme we are working hard to develop and deliver two river restoration projects. One focuses on a 4km section of the River Leven near the river mouth and the other on one of it’s tributaries the Back Burn which flows from the Lomond Hills.
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The Lyne Burn Green Network Project

The Lyne Burn Green Network Project

January 18, 2020
The Lyne Burn Green Network is a multi-partner project which aimed to improve and connect greenspace in central Dunfermline while restoring a section of the Lyne Burn to a more natural condition, creating a rich space for people to enjoy.
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