What we want to do

The Association wishes to bring the bowl of land which is centered on Kinghorn Loch, and which determines the essential character of this environment, into an integrated and balanced set of uses with high standards of stewardship.

The Loch area has four main strengths that we believe hold the key to a sustainable balance for the future:

1. The natural heritage: itself, centred on the Loch. A diverse range of attractive habitats, including the Loch, its margins and wetland, woodland, open fields and hedgerows and traditional farm buildings make up a rich and attractive landscape. This is a home to much wildlife, including rare species such as slow worms and moths, and is enjoyed by the local community and visitors from further afield.

2. The location. Lying close by Kinghorn, the Loch is also near to the small and large towns of central Fife which urgently need economic regeneration with jobs of the future . It is well connected by Kinghorn‟s relatively good bus, rail and road links to Fife at large, Edinburgh, Dundee and potentially wider markets. Yet it is self-contained and defined by the hills around as a natural feature in its own right.

3. Craigencalt Farm, the Ecology Centre, and the Earth Ship on the north shore. These are generating a growing reputation for Kinghorn Loch as a pioneering centre of ecological thinking and environmental education.

4. The local community. Local people, past and present, have shown that they are committed to their Loch and to what it offers as a place of enjoyment but are equally determined at times to defend it against threats.

Our Association's strategy is to capitalise on these strengths, enhancing the natural heritage of the Loch, to develop a sustainable balance of social, economic, community, educational, recreational and environmental benefits.