Aberdour Community Council

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/

25/02/2026

Please Note : 11 March - Filming & Parking Restrictions Aberdour Beaches.

On the 11th of March (07:00 – 19:00) filming is due to take place at the following coastal locations within Aberdour:

Aberdour Black Sands
Aberdour Silver Sands (Aberdour Main Car Park)
Aberdour Silver Sands (Overnight Carpark)
Aberdour Silver Sands (Boathouse)

Any Residents or Visiting Cars wishing to park within the silver sands locality will be directed to the 3 other carparks in the beach locality.

Fife Coast and Countryside Trust staff and film crew will be in attendance to help with parking and visitor access to minimise any disruption.

17/02/2026

Main Street Closure - this Sunday 22nd February.

Please note: This Sunday from 08.00, the A921 / Main Street will be closed in both directions in the centre of the village in the dip at the foot of the Glebe /Castle View to replace an ironwork manhole cover situated in the centre of the carriageway.

Diversion will routed via Burntisland and Mill Farm Road.

The contractor has now confirmed that this will only be for 1 day and that the road will be open as soon as the repair has cured
The Advance Warning signs that stated 2 days will be rectified today to show the 1 Day duration.

04/02/2026

Road closure at Silver Sands next week to allow resurfacing works

Visitors to Silver Sands should be aware of a temporary road closure next week as essential resurfacing works enter their final stage.

To complete the resurfacing works, the road running from the top car park down to the beach will be closed to all traffic from Tuesday 10 through Friday 13th February 2026.

During this period:
The top car park will remain open.
The café will be open as usual.
No vehicles will be able to access the road from the top car park down, until the resurfacing is finished.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out these improvements.

19/12/2025

Silver Sands, Aberdour improvement works update

Works at the Silver Sands is ending today for the Christmas break, in the new year works will resume on the following timetable.

Please note that progress may be affected by adverse weather conditions.

Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th January

Carriageway Resurfacing on Boathouse access road, from junction of the lower section of access road to the motorhome parking area.

· Road Closed.
· Road Planing.
· Brush carriageway and apply tack coat.
· Carriageway resurfacing.
· Road Markings

Wednesday 7th to Friday 9th January

Carriageway Resurfacing on Access Road to Café and Café Car Park.

· Road and Car Park Closed.
· Road Planing.
· Brush carriageway and apply tack coat.
· Carriageway resurfacing.
· Road Markings.

Monday 5th to Friday 30th January

New footway in widened section of main access road adjacent to Main Car Park, and between parking area and Café.

· Remove hedging
· Prepare ground for new footway
· Install edging
· Footway construction

Boardwalk Construction.

· Set out position of boardwalk
· Install support posts for decking

10/12/2025

Public spending consultation

Fife Council are looking for your feedback and would kindly ask you take some time to complete this online survey. Paper copies can also be accessed at your local Library.

This is not a consultation on the 2026-27 budget it is as an exercise is designed to gauge public views around:

• the principles that should guide public spending
• service priorities
• potential ways to save money or offset costs
• council tax contribution

The consultation hub (haveyoursay.fife.gov.uk) is home to the survey. An overview page with
some contextual information about council finances and council tax rates across Scotland
leads into the online survey.

The short address to take people directly to this consultation
within the hub is www.fife.gov.uk/councilspending

The survey is open until 11 January 2026.

07/12/2025

Fife Visitor Levy consultation

Fife Council has agreed to investigate the possibility of introducing a visitor levy for Fife and will consult with communities and businesses over the next few months.

The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 allows local councils to charge a percentage rate on accommodation within the scheme’s area. There is flexibility over whether the charge applies to all or part of the local council area, whether
it is charged for all or part of the year and can change depending on the purpose of the visit.

Early research shows that a visitor levy scheme charging 5% (in line with City of Edinburgh Council) could generate between £3.4m and £8.2m each year.

Now councillors have agreed that a thorough early engagement consultation exercise should take place over the coming months to make sure any future decisions on the issue are informed.

Council Leader David Ross explained: "Tourism is an important industry for the Kingdom. There are very mixed views on the introduction of a visitor levy.

"There's also lots to learn from others who have already introduced these schemes. So we will be taking the time to make sure we gather all the views and have all the facts and evidence in front of us before we make any decisions on this."

No decision on the introduction of a visitor levy would be taken before August 2026 at the earliest.

Please find details below of Fife Council's Visitor Levy consultation online survey by clicking on to the link below:

https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/have-your-say2/fife-visitor-levy

01/11/2025

We hope that the community here will take as much interest in the proposals that are coming for mega solar farms in the Aberdour ward.

A rallying call is issued to work together to fight plans