Media volunteer Rachel takes a look at why so many starfish appeared on the beach in Kirkcaldy recently.
Thousands of starfish on Kirkcaldy Beach – why did it happen and what can we do?
Our new Bairns Bike Library offers affordable access to high quality kid’s bikes
We are excited to launched a new Bairns Bike Library offering high quality cycles to families across Fife.
Let’s shape a greener, fairer future for Kirkcaldy together
Kirkcaldy has a golden opportunity. With the promise of a multi-million-pound investment from the UK Government, we have a once-in-a-generation chance to reimagine what our community looks like, how it feels and how it works for everyone who lives here.
Super sourdough
Learn more about the amazing qualities of sourdough and how you can learn to make it for yourself in our upcoming workshop.
Learning to scythe at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
We are experimenting with using a scythe to cut the grass in our community orchard. Read our blog to find out more about the benefits of this.
Greener Kirkcaldy is officially a Gold Carbon Literate Organisation!
Greener Kirkcaldy is accredited as a Gold Carbon Literate Organisation. This award highlights our dedication towards tackling the climate emergency, reducing carbon emissions and our commitment to working towards a zero-carbon future.
Supporting lone parents through employability placements
Chloe Mcmaster, Jamie Garner, and Keith Greenslade have joined us on an initial six-month placement as part of the Life Chances: Lone Parent Traineeships. This is a Fife Council-funded programme that supports lone parents to re-enter the workforce.
Sharing and learning with Whitburn Community Development Trust
In April 2025 a small team from Greener Kirkcaldy visited Whitburn Community Development Trust to learn from their projects and share ideas. This inspiring learning exchange gave us fresh insight into how another community-led organisation runs its garden, community fridge and volunteer programmes.
Taste of freedom – learning essential life skills when leaving home
Read about how learning to cook helped Assistant Cycle Mechanic Keith when he left home at 17 and how we can help you learn essential life skills before leaving home so you are ready to cook and budget on your own.
Celebrating our incredible board members: Ian and Pat
We are governed by a dedicated group of 12 volunteer trustees who provide leadership and guidance.
Among this amazing team, two long-serving members stand out for their extraordinary dedication: Ian Stirton and Pat Crosbie. Collectively they have given almost 2,000 hours to Greener Kirkcaldy.
Celebrating our volunteers
At Greener Kirkcaldy, over 120 dedicated volunteers give their time, energy and passion to support our work. Each volunteer brings something unique to our projects.
Three of our amazing volunteers are shortlisted in Fife Voluntary Action’s Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards 2025. This blog shares their stories.
50 organisations call for action to get more people moving
Greener Kirkcaldy has joined 50 organisations from across Scotland to urge all political parties to enable more people to walk, wheel or cycle ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election.
Join us for the launch of Fife Roots
Climate Action Fife’s Fife Roots campaign aims to share resources and advice to help people eat more local and seasonal veg.