A river restoration project is taking place in Rosyth to restore the Whinny and Brankholm Burns.

An event was held at the EATS Rosyth Community Hub on November 12 to let Fife Coast & Countryside Trust hold their first community forum to talk about options for the river restoration.

SEPA also attended and talked about what funding might be available through them for projects in and around Rosyth Public Park.

A spokesperson for the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) said: “SEPA are working in partnership with Fife Council and Fife Coast and Countryside Trust (FCCT) using the Scottish Government’s Water Environment Fund (WEF) to restore the Whinny and Brankholm Burns in Rosyth.

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“The Rosyth river restoration project aims to improve biodiversity and climate resilience by expanding and enhancing the natural habitat of these rivers.

“Disconnected from their natural wetlands and floodplains, the watercourses no longer support wildlife, making the site eligible for WEF support.

“The work will also improve the green network by creating and enhancing community green space, path and travel networks and visual amenity.

“These projects are often large-scale and complex. In 2025 we will be focusing on looking at the opportunities and constraints to develop the project with input from the community.”

As previously reported in the Press, Rosyth has experienced severe flooding over the years.

In June this year, downpours led to water pouring into some homes in the town.

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After this, the South and West Fife area committee unanimously approved an urgent motion from Rosyth councillor Brian Goodall which has called for a multi-service, multi-location visit to be arranged within two months.

Back in 2019 there were even concerns that debris clogging Brankholm Burn could have led to sewage floating around the town. 

Service manager Michael Anderson said the council is working with the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust and SEPA to re-naturalise the watercourses in this area.

"As well as this, we are progressing a surface water management plan for the area with a view to combining proposals with the WEF (Water Environment Fund) project, subject to available funding."

Rosyth Community Council have been approached for comment.