Aberdour Community Council

29/07/2026

We're delighted to share some positive news on Black Sands

The latest microbiological water sample taken at Aberdour Harbour (Black Sands) on 27 July 2026 has returned excellent results:
💧 E. coli:

24/07/2026

Notice for Aberdour Harbour / Black Sands

We have just been informed by Fife Coast and Countryside Trust that warning signage is being erected at Aberdour Harbour / Black Sands following notification from SEPA of a high bathing water result.

SEPA is currently investigating and is liaising with Scottish Water as part of its enquiries.

At this stage, no further information is available. We will share updates from the relevant authorities as soon as they are provided.

Please follow the advice on the signage if you are visiting the harbour sands, and refer to official updates from SEPA, Fife Council and Fife Coast and Countryside Trust for the latest information.

01/07/2026

How much more industrialisation can Fife and the Forth shore take?

In just the past few months, Fife has been targeted for an unprecedented wave of major energy and industrial infrastructure projects.

We are already facing:
• Major new grid infrastructure, including a massive transformer station at Ballingry
• Large areas of rural Fife being disrupted for the EGL4 transmission project — a 600 km cable linking Scotland to Norfolk, with Significant new infrastructure planned around Kinghorn
• Applications for super-scale solar farms, including one just over a mile from Aberdour
• A proposed mega data centre at Auchtertool
• And now, under the UK Government’s new nuclear strategy, the north shore of the Forth is being considered as a potential location for a new nuclear power station

Taken individually, each of these projects is significant.
Taken together, they represent a profound assault for transformation of this part of Scotland.

Fife is being treated as if it has unlimited capacity to absorb industrial development, despite the enormous cumulative impact on our landscapes, communities, heritage, environment, infrastructure, and quality of life.

This is not just about one project. It is about the combined impact of all of them.

The north shore of the Forth is a place of extraordinary natural beauty, historic importance, and thriving communities. Many residents are asking whether enough consideration is being given to the people who actually live here.

We want to hear from you.

Do you believe Fife is carrying more than its fair share of national infrastructure?
What concerns you most about these developments?
What should decision-makers be taking into account?

Please share your views below and help spread awareness by sharing this post.

29/06/2026

The Main Street development has now come to an end.

"Developments like this really do make a difference for individuals and families"

09/06/2026

Great to see the new facilities at the beach coming together.

14/04/2026

It's made from Girders

08/04/2026

Like many residents, we were deeply dismayed to see Aberdour become the backdrop for organised disorder on Tuesday evening.

Our village is known for its strong community spirit, welcoming atmosphere, and the significant investment that has gone into enhancing our beaches and public spaces as destinations for both residents and visitors.

It is particularly disappointing that the actions of a small minority have brought unwanted national attention and disrupted local life.

We would like to commend Police Scotland for their swift and professional response in separating the groups involved and preventing further escalation.

And also want to sincerely thank the many residents who acted responsibly by contacting the police and assisting where they could. Community vigilance and cooperation are vital in situations like this. While it is reassuring that no injuries and or damage were reported, we recognise that the incident has caused concern and distress.

Aberdour remains a safe and welcoming place, and we will continue to work closely with Police Scotland, Safer Communities, the Council, Fife Coast and Countryside Trust and our local partners to ensure that it stays that way.

The behaviour witnessed does not reflect our community. We are proud of the positive progress being made in the village, and we will not allow the actions of a few to define Aberdour.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Police Scotland quoting reference 2644 - 7 April.

06/04/2026

Good news for anyone who’s tackled the climb up Donkey Brae lately — the bench has been reinstated .

After being raised at the March Community Council meeting, confirmed on 1 April, and followed through swiftly, the bench has now been reinstated as part of the ongoing improvements around Silver Sands.

The welcome resting spot at the top of the brae is once again ready for walkers to pause and take a moment to catch their breath.

A big thank you to Robbie and all the team at Fife Coast and Countryside Trust for responding so positively and getting it sorted quickly.

Small changes make a big difference — especially when you’ve just climbed that hill!

01/04/2026

Good news — the defibrillators at the Pharmacy and the Purple Shop are now fully operational again.

For anyone who may need one, there are also units available at the Station, the Castle ticket office and the Golf Club.

A quick but important reminder: if you are directed to retrieve a defibrillator by a 999 operator, please follow the guidance given by emergency services. Only open and attach the pads if instructed to do so, or if the person is without pulse and not breathing. Please Do not apply the pads to someone who is conscious or breathing.

Each time pads are opened, the unit is out of action for up to two weeks while replacements are ordered. That downtime could make a real difference in a genuine emergency.

Thank you to everyone for helping keep these vital pieces of equipment ready when they’re truly needed.

15/03/2026

Cala Homes invited local organisations to apply for Community funding for projects you may have in the works. They request that any applied for sum is accompanied with a breakdown of how the sum is going to be utilised and also to highlight where any match funding opportunities exist.

Please Note: Applications need to be in by Sunday 22nd March 2026.

https://www.cala.co.uk/sustainability/people-and-communities/community-pledge/east-community-pledge/