We’re developing a new five-year Strategic Plan for 2027-2032, and we’d love to hear your views.
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Organic September – The Benefits of Eating and Growing Food Organically
Media volunteer Rachel explores what the term organic means, how it benefits people and planet and what organic practices are implemented in Scotland.
Jackie’s Community Food Work Celebrated at Annual Environmental Health Forum
Jackie was recently awarded the President’s Award on behalf of Greener Kirkcaldy at the The REHIS Annual Environmental Health Forum.
Why we’re backing SCVO’s call for Fair Funding
Greener Kirkcaldy is supporting SCVO in their call for Fair Funding for Scotland’s voluntary sector.
Looking back, looking ahead: reflecting on our 2023–28 Strategic Plan
Find out about our reflections on the last three years of our Strategic Plan and our plans for the future.
Climate Ready Regeneration in Kirkcaldy
Our Chair Matthew Lawson shares his thoughts on how Kirkcaldy’s regeneration offers a unique chance to build climate resilience in our communities.
Onwards and Upwards – Dawn’s Volunteer Story
Volunteer Dawn shares her story about getting involved in volunteering with Greener Kirkcaldy, her experience with us and how it has led to employment.
New volunteer project sharing skills and food
Through our recent meal prep sessions, volunteers are working together to turn surplus food and seasonal produce into nutritious, ready-to-eat meals for our Community Fridge.
Greener Kirkcaldy’s treasurer nominated for national award
Our fantastic Treasurer Ian Stirton has been named as a finalist at this year’s Scottish Charity Awards.
Coastal Residues: Open call for participants
Want to explore Kirkcaldy’s coastline differently? Local artist Scott Hunter is looking for people to take part in a free creative project exploring how industrial (for example, coal-mining, linoleum and textiles) and domestic waste continue to shape Kirkcaldy’s coastline.
Re-thinking travel, rediscovering home – exploring Climate Friendly Holidays
A recent project with Fife College brought 50 students together to think about climate-friendly, flight free holidays.
Managing energy costs in an uncertain market: Support for small businesses, charities and community groups in Fife
Changing energy prices can cause uncertainty for many small businesses and community groups. Learn about the support that is on offer and how we can help.
One donation, twice the impact – Help us raise £5,000 through Earth Raise 2026
Donations to Greener Kirkcaldy are worth twice as much between 22 and 29 April, thanks to the Big Give’s Earthraise campaign.
Kirkcaldy kick starts bid to be UK Town of Culture 2028
Kirkcaldy has officially started its bid to be UK Town of Culture 2028.
A newcomer’s view of Kirkcaldy
Katy recently joined Greener Kirkcaldy’s media volunteer team and is new to Kirkcaldy. In this blog she shares her first impressions of the Lang Toun.
Winter safety for women who cycle
Volunteer Cycle Ride Leader Carol Black shares some of her top tips for cycling safely during the winter.
Navigating darkness and monsters – how to stay safe when you cycle at night
Volunteer Cycle Ride Leader Janet Kerr shares some top tips for safe cycling at night.
Lang Toun Fest returns for 2026
Kirkcaldy’s flagship summer festival, Lang Toun Fest, returns in 2026, from 5 June to 5 July. Find out more about this celebration of everything Langtonian and how you can submit an event.
Become a Trustee at Greener Kirkcaldy
We are looking for volunteers to join our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting time to help lead our charity and shape our direction and development. Applications close on Thursday 30th April 2026.
Give to Gain – My journey from young volunteer to five years as a staff member
From volunteering in 2014 to almost five years as a member of staff in 2026, our Communications and Events Coordinator Andrea shares her journey and how the women around her empowered her along the way
Help to map the future of Kirkcaldy as UK Town of Culture
The Lang Toun Partners, a group of Kirkcaldy-based organisations including Greener Kirkcaldy, are submitting an expression of interest to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028.
When Ramadan and Lent overlap: A shared moment for food, reflection and climate action
With a rare and meaningful moment of overlap between two faith traditions (Lent and Ramadan) on the horizon, we offer a wider invitation to reflect on how our everyday choices affect people and planet.
Raising eco-aware kids: small lessons that last a lifetime
Media volunteer Rachel shares some simple ways to teach kids to appreciate their environment through her experiences as a mum.
A compost revolution is coming at Greener Kirkcaldy
Our Community Building at 8 East Fergus Place might not seem like the place for a composting revolution. But by linking the different parts of our busy organisation, something exciting is happening.
Update on our Board of Trustees
Our Chief Executive Lauren shares an update on our Board of Directors.
Share your views on Scotland’s Climate Change Plan
The Scottish Government is asking for views on its draft Scotland’s Climate Change Plan by Thursday 29th January. Here is information on how you can have your say.
Beans, beans, good for your heart…and the planet!
Learn about to benefits of beans for your health, the planet and your wallet and the new UK wide campaign encouraging people to Bang in Some Beans!
A climate-friendly Christmas meal
As we approach Christmas Day and start to plan and shop for the celebrations, the community food team at Greener Kirkcaldy are coming up with ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
Lang Toun Cycles celebrates five years serving the Kirkcaldy community
Lang Toun Cycles Community Bike Shop is celebrating five years of serving the community from Kirkcaldy High Street.
Celebrating Christmas sustainably!
Media volunteer Rachel looks at the areas where we are wasting the most money and resources during the festive season, and offer a few ideas for how we can make improvements making Christmas a more sustainable and less stressful time for everyone.
Promoting safer cycling in Fife
Read about our key insights from the Road Safety Roadshow 2025 at Heriot-Watt University and how we are promoting safer cycling in Fife.
Empowering young New Scots through cycling
In partnership with Fife Council, we worked with 13 unaccompanied refugee and asylum-seeking young people. This targeted programme fostered independence, confidence and community connection.
Festive closure at 8 East Fergus Place
Happy holidays, Kirkcaldy! Our blog has details of when we are reopen after the holidays as well as places you can contact for support if you need it.
Reflections from our 2025 Annual Gathering and AGM
On Saturday 8 November we welcomed over 70 members, partners, community representatives and supporters to the Adam Smith Theatre for Greener Kirkcaldy’s 2025 Annual Gathering and AGM. Find out more about this exciting event.
Greener Kirkcaldy to host Press Pause® workshop exploring community-led tourism
We are inviting local businesses, community groups, and residents to take part in a SCOTO Press Pause® Workshop on Thursday 27th November. This workshop explores how community-led tourism can support Kirkcaldy’s sustainability, identity and economic resilience.
Understanding the carbon cycle and why it matters
In this blog, media volunteer Rachel breaks down exactly what carbon is, explains how the carbon cycle works, and why it all matters.
Climate justice – think global, act local, all together – Our 2025 Annual Gathering and AGM
Some important information about our 2025 Annual Gathering & AGM which takes place on Saturday 8th November.
Thousands of starfish on Kirkcaldy Beach – why did it happen and what can we do?
Media volunteer Rachel takes a look at why so many starfish appeared on the beach in Kirkcaldy recently.
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.
Support our work during the Big Give Green Match Challenge 2025
This week, your donation to Greener Kirkcaldy can make double the difference.
A kind donation from Fife Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to Fife Chamber of Commerce members for a generous donation.
Handyperson Gary retires after nearly 5,000 home visits
Handyperson Gary Wallace is hanging his final curtain after seven and a half years working for Greener Kirkcaldy.
Lang Toun Fest goes live
Lang Toun Fest is a unique collection of small festivals, activities and events celebrating our amazing town and its people and organisations. It runs this summer from 30th May to 5th July.
You Decide Kirkcaldy – Help our new community food project receive a share of funding from Fife Council
Help our new community food project receive a share of funding from Fife Council. Voting closes on 30 March 2025.
Meet the new team caring for our gardens
We have recently recruited two new staff to take care of our gardens at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and 8 East Fergus Place. Meet Esme and Kit!
New Chair for Greener Kirkcaldy
Greener Kirkcaldy has appointed Matthew Lawson as Chair of our board of trustees.
Beyond Veganuary
Has Veganuary inspired you to become vegan or incorporate more vegan food in your meals? Here are some tips, resources and advice from vegans and people who took on Veganuary this year to help you on your journey.
Support Greener Kirkcaldy through the Fife Firewalk Challenge
We’ve teamed up with a fantastic group of Fife charities to organise a fundraising firewalk in February. Learn how you can support our brave participants!
Winter cycling tips
Our team at Lang Toun Cycles share eight tips to help you make the most of your commute or leisure rides and stay safe while the road and light conditions are more challenging.
Valuing the benefits of the Cosy Kingdom energy advice service
The Improvement Service recently published a social return on investment analysis on the benefits provided by the Cosy Kingdom energy advice service. It found that every £1 invested would generate around £34 of benefits.
How to live more sustainably in 2025
Greener Kirkcaldy Chair, Pat Crosbie shares some positive actions you can take in 2025 to live more sustainably.
Greener Kirkcaldy’s festive opening hours – 2024 / 2025
Here are Greener Kirkcaldy’s Christmas opening times as well as some advice on where you can go for support during the festive break.
Gordon Nisbet: Inspirational Volunteer of the Year 2024
Greener Kirkcaldy volunteer Gordon Nisbet was named Inspirational Volunteer of the Year in this year’s Fife Voluntary Action Volunteering Awards. He shared his story with our Media Volunteer Anne Fraser.
Support our work during the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024
Christmas is just around the corner and we’re excited to invite you to be part of something truly special! This year, Greener Kirkcaldy has been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge.
Sharing fresh ideas about food and growing
Our community food volunteers want to learn from other local organisations who work with food. To help with this, our Senior Development Works Jackie Arreaza organised an exchange visit to EATS Rosyth.
Fighting food waste with Plate Up For Fife
In the UK, a quarter of all food grown is never eaten. Explore the importance of reducing food waste and how we’ve been supporting it.
Share your views on the climate emergency
Climate Action Fife and Fife Climate Hub want to find out what people in Fife think and feel about the climate emergency and the actions they can take to fight it.
Celebrate community ownership at our 2024 Annual Gathering
We are excited to introduce the theme for our Annual Gathering and AGM: Celebrating community ownership – what next for Kirkcaldy?
The wonderful world of apples and pears
While we might think that apples and pears are quite humble fruits, they each have their own interesting background.
Hard to heat, hard to treat – our journey to net zero at 8 East Fergus Place
Since we purchased our community building at 8 East Fergus Place we have been working to reduce its environmental cost. Read about some of the changes we’ve made.
The Mediterranean diet – What are Blue Zones?
Blue Zone is a term that refers to parts of the world where people have experienced longevity and good health.
Social enterprise cooking workshops at the Lang Spoon Community Kitchen
We’re planning an exciting programme of cooking workshops this year. Here’s a taste of what we have planned between now and March 2025.
The Lang Toun Larder
Thank you to our volunteers, funders and pantry members who have been part of our Lang Toun Larder over the past four years.
Help us to win £5,000 to support our work
We are encouraging people to nominate them for a chance to win £5,000 as part of Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good Awards.
Making global climate connections through Climate Reality
Development Worker Michelle Selbie travelled to Rome earlier this month to attend Climate Reality training led by former Vice President Al Gore. We asked her to share some of the things she learned and to outline the training she can offer people around Fife.
Celebrating community with Pride
Each organisation with a stall at Fife Pride carried vital messages and services they can provide for the LGBTQ+ community. Find out more about some of the groups sharing information at the event.
Exploring the living lab at Dundee Botanic Gardens
Many of our garden volunteers enjoyed a trip to Dundee Botanic Gardens recently, where they met Garden Curator, Kevin Frediani.
Making Greener Kirkcaldy a more diverse and inclusive organisation
During Pride Month, we wanted to share an update on what we are doing to make Greener Kirkcaldy a more diverse and inclusive place. This is equally important for our staff, volunteers, visitors and participants.
Why nettles are important for people and nature
The stinging nettle can be seen as a nuisance but it’s actually really valuable, for nature and for people.
Celebrating five years of community ownership
This year, we take immense pride in celebrating five years of community ownership of our Kirkcaldy town centre community building.
Get involved in the Everyday Cycling Fife campaign!
By taking part in Everyday Cycling Fife, you can help people feel empowered to make more journeys by bike.
Community Climate Grants are back!
Fife-based community groups can apply for up to £1,000 to tackle the climate emergency with Community Climate Grants.
Learning about forest skills and woodlands
Garden volunteer Penny recently completed a forest skills training course at The Ecology Centre. Hear about her experience in this blog.
Fife Easy E-Bikes aims to help Fifers get into cycling
We have launched Fife Easy E-Bikes. A new e-bike subscription service to make it easier for people in Fife to get into cycling.
One donation. Twice the impact! Help us raise £5,000 through the Big Give
Help us tackle the climate crisis by making a donation through the Big Give Green Match Challenge.
Earth Day: planet versus plastic – making a difference in Fife
The focus of this year’s Earth Day is on the impact of plastic pollution on our planet. Here are some simple yet effective ways that you can make a difference.
Join Greener Kirkcaldy’s board of trustees
Greener Kirkcaldy is looking for volunteers to join our board of trustees (management committee). This is an exciting time to help lead our charity and shape our direction and development.
Have your say on Fife Council’s plan to get more people walking, cycling and wheeling
Take part in Fife Council’s survey by Sunday 25th February.
Staycations: Should I stay or should I go?
As part of Climate Action Fife, we teamed up with Fife College to speak to Travel and Tourism students about making better travel choices.
Walking through winter
Find out more about our walking programme, which has continued through the wet weather of winter.
Share your views on a new green route from Kirkcaldy to Kinghorn
Do you support a new route for walking, cycling and wheeling? Have your say by Friday 26th January.
Celebrate Burns Night with vegetarian haggis
More and more people are enjoying a plant-based alternative to traditional haggis. Check out our tasty recipe for vegetarian haggis.
Oat-of-this-world – A guide to making your own oat milk
Development Worker Andrea talks about how she has started making oat milk at home and shares how she does it.
The “V” Word – Exploring the challenges, misconceptions and climate benefits of being vegan
Our Community Chef Tony looks at why there is still stigma around the word “vegan” and the benefits of a plant-based diet on the planet.
How to turn winter prunings into DIY plant supports
Carol Sidey explains how easy it is to make plant supports from your winter prunings.
Other Ways to Win: Talk and cycle with Lee Craigie
Learn about an inspiring cycle ride and talk with acclaimed cyclist Lee Craigie.
Harvesting ideas at Scotland’s National Veg Summit
Tony and Jackie from our Community Food Team represented Greener Kirkcaldy at Scotland’s National Veg Summit recently. They share their reflections in this blog.
How to deal with your old electronic devices
Discover how to deal with your ‘just in case’ drawer by dropping off old electronics.
Update on COP28
A quick update on what is happening at the COP28 conference in the United Arab Emirates.
Volunteering helps grow connections in the community
Volunteer Cathy Robertson explains how volunteering at Ravenscraig Walled Garden has helped her make new connections with people in Kirkcaldy.
Cycling towards a greener Scotland
Our Cycling Outreach team attended an inspiring conference this autumn.
Help Fuel Fife Folk: Lucy’s Story
Find out about the people who donations to Help Fuel Fife Folk can help.
Greener Kirkcaldy wins Holyrood’s Climate Community Award
Our work to tackle the climate emergency locally has been recognised with a national award.
Going Greener Together – Trustee stories
Get to know the board a bit better. You will hear directly from our trustees about why they enjoy volunteering for Greener Kirkcaldy.
Cooking for confidence: Lyndsay’s journey as a Community Food Volunteer
Community food volunteer Lyndsay Clark explains her role in the team and why she was happy to take up the opportunity of first aid training.
A Fruit Tree for Every Garden in Fife
Climate Action Fife’s A Fruit Tree for Every Garden in Fife campaign aims to help everyone in Fife plant a fruit tree in their garden.
Greener Kirkcaldy are Volunteer Charter Champions!
Greener Kirkcaldy has signed up to the Volunteer Charter developed by Volunteering Scotland and the Scottish Trades Union Congress. Find out what this means in practice for our volunteers.
Kirkcaldy’s autumn wildlife
Autumn is a great time to see wildlife in and around Kirkcaldy. Find out about some of the spectacular species you could spot.
Volunteering in the garden with Greener Kirkcaldy
Ronnie Torres explains how volunteering has helped him gain confidence and meet people in the local community.
Formal notice of our 2023 Annual Gathering & AGM
This year’s Annual Gathering focuses on organisations in Kirkcaldy that work tirelessly to create a future where everyone can live better.
Get walking with Greener Kirkcaldy
Beth Dickson joined Greener Kirkcaldy earlier this year. Her blog explains the many benefits of taking part in a walking group.
Five climate-conscious influencers to follow today
Media Volunteer Audrey Wilson shares five social media influencers who are working towards a more sustainable future.
Community Climate Grants open for applications
Climate Action Fife and Fife Climate Hub are inviting community groups to apply for Community Climate Grants to help tackle the climate emergency.
Riding into a greener future: Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival 2023
Find out about the great events and activities that we organised as part of Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival 2023.
Young people invited to Get Started In Sustainability
We are hosting a course to help young people learn about the climate emergency and sustainability.
Polytunnel Vision
Volunteer George McDermid shares how he reorganised the polytunnel at Ravenscraig Walled Garden to produce more fruit.
Planet Earth Noo Needs Oor Help: New Climate Action Fife film
Climate Action Fife has teamed up with acclaimed Fife-based poet Len Pennie to highlight the urgent need to tackle the climate crisis.
Packed programme for Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival
This year’s Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival features a packed programme of events, including a family fun day, bike rides and more.
Making a pledge for more veg!
Community Food Volunteer Lyndsay Clark is a passionate champion for fruit and vegetables. She organised a successful programme to help more people grow and cook their own veg.
Our new door at East Fergus Place has created a warmer welcome
We have a new front door at 8 East Fergus Place! This has reduced our carbon footprint and made our community building more accessible.
Celebrating Greener Kirkcaldy volunteers at the Fife Volunteering and Voluntary Sector Awards
We went to the FVA awards to celebrate volunteers Janet Kerr and Alan Taylor who were shortlisted for awards.
Summer kids cooking clubs at Greener Kirkcaldy
Our popular summer kids cooking clubs are a perfect way to help little chefs discover food in a hands-on way.
Summer sale at Lang Toun Cycles
Lang Toun Cycles Community Bike Shop has a big summer sale during June to help you get moving.
Our 2018-2023 strategic plan: report on our achievements
Read a report on our achievements towards the aims of our 2018-23 strategic plan.
Going greener together: consulting our community on our new strategic plan
Our community had a key role in shaping our new strategic plan, which sets out our ambitions for the next five years.
Explore a Greener and Fairer Tomorrow at Greener Kirkcaldy’s open day
Join our open day to take part in fun activities and discover our plans for the future.
How our Moving Up a Gear project helped to get more people on their bikes
We helped lots of people gain confidence in cycling through our Moving Up A Gear project. You can read some of their stories in this blog.
An introduction from Greener Kirkcaldy’s new Chief Executive
Our Chief Executive Lauren Brook shares her excitement for her new role at Greener Kirkcaldy.
Eleven ideas to show your love for trees
Discover 11 ways to show your love for trees, as outlined by Media Volunteer Audrey Wilson.
What can be recycled in our community building?
Read this blog to learn what you can recycle at our community building at 8 East Fergus Place.
Free event explores energy solutions for Fife
Greener Kirkcaldy and Community Energy Scotland are inviting people to explore the opportunity for smarter local energy for households, communities and businesses.
Raise kids who love nature – seven ideas for the Easter Holidays in Fife
Media Volunteer Audrey Wilson shares some great activities you can try with your family in Fife during the Easter Holidays.
Join our Bike, Walk, Move activity day this Easter
We’re launching our Bike, Walk, Move project at a spring-themed activity day on Saturday 15th April.
Earthy pleasures: learning more about healthy soil
Media Volunteer Simon Turner visited Ravenscraig Walled Garden to discover how healthy soil is vital for productive gardening.
Food4Fife Strategy Consultation
Have your say on a new food strategy for Fife.
Devilled delights
Community Chef Samantha Kirk explains how to make delicious devilled eggs.
Five lessons in growing food for the first time – from a food growing convert
Media Volunteer Audrey Wilson shares some top tips on growing food for the first time.
Environmental health training at Greener Kirkcaldy
Learn about the qualifications we offer in food hygiene and allergy awareness. Courses are certified by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS).
Greener Kirkcaldy appoints new Chief Executive
Greener Kirkcaldy is pleased to announce the appointment of Lauren Brook as the charity’s new Chief Executive.
Take a fresh look at tapas
Community Chef Samantha Wells shares her passion for tapas.
Reasons to be cheerful about volunteering with Greener Kirkcaldy
Climate Champion Volunteer Jan Brereton explains how she helped bring the staycation message to St Andrews.
How I started my volunteering journey
Mike Earrey has recently joined Greener Kirkcaldy’s team of cycling volunteers. In this blog he shares how he began his volunteering journey.
Looking back on 2022
Some highlights from the past year at Greener Kirkcaldy, as well as some things we’re looking forward to in 2023.
Ways to go greener in 2023
From buying less stuff to letting the train take the strain, Media Volunteer Simon Turner suggests a few ways to go greener in 2023.
Winter warmers
Community Chef Samantha Wells shares some warming winter cooking tips and recipes using two under-valued appliances – a microwave and a slow cooker.
Volunteers creating a new space for nature in Kirkcaldy
We are transforming a small area of disused land on East Fergus Place beside our community building to create the East Fergus Parklet.
The pros and cons of riding an e-bike
Media Volunteer Simon Turner shares his family’s experience of trialling an e-bike borrowed from the library at Lang Toun Cycles.
Staying positive and hopeful during the climate crisis
From school strikes to Extinction Rebellion direct climate action is regularly in the news. Whatever you think about them, these direct actions highlight that we need to act now to address the climate emergency.
Join us! Job opportunity: Chief Executive
We are looking for an experienced leader to take Greener Kirkcaldy on the next stage of its journey.
Greener Kirkcaldy’s Chief Executive is moving on
Suzy Goodsir, Greener Kirkcaldy’s Chief Executive, is stepping down after eleven years leading our staff team.
How to use up leftover Brussels sprouts
Our Community Chef Samantha Wells shares a favourite recipe to help you use up all those leftover sprouts.
My electric bike journey
Volunteer Ride Leader Alan Taylor shares his experience of getting introduced to e-bikes.
Resolutions for a greener 2023
The staff at Greener Kirkcaldy have been making their New Year’s Resolutions. What will you do in 2023 to live more lightly on the planet?
Ode to the kettle
Community Chef Samantha Wells shares her love for an often under-valued kitchen appliance.
How to enjoy a medlar
Community Chef Samantha Wells explores how to prepare and enjoy medlars, one of Scotland’s forgotten fruits.
Help Fuel Fife Folk this winter
Greener Kirkcaldy has joined St Andrews Environmental Network to appeal for donations to the Help Fuel Fife Folk campaign ahead of Fuel Poverty Awareness Day.
Amanda’s Story
We supported mum of two Amanda to take control of her energy use and understand her bills, read her story.
Report from our 2022 Annual Gathering & AGM
Greener Kirkcaldy’s Annual Gathering & AGM is one of the highlights of the year. This is when we come together to share our successes and our future plans, and give our members, volunteers and others in the community a chance to meet and chat.
Green Kirkcaldy Community Survey: Help shape our plans for the future
Greener Kirkcaldy is developing a new strategic plan and as a community-led charity we want to hear what people in Kirkcaldy would like us to concentrate on.
After COP27: where do we go from here?
Kitty O’Connor explains the importance of the COP27 climate conference and shares some things people can do to help tackle the climate emergency here in Fife.
Greener Kirkcaldy appoints new Community Chef
Greener Kirkcaldy is welcoming Samantha Wells as the charity‘s new Community Chef.
Getting out on two wheels with a toddler in tow
Media volunteer Simon Turner brought his family along to a recent Sunday Social bike ride. He shares his experience and explains how they enjoyed getting out on two wheels.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Report 2021 – 2022
Read our highlights from 2021-22 in our Annual Report.
Donate your unwanted bicycles to Lang Toun Cycles
Kirkcaldy’s community bike shop Lang Toun Cycles is appealing for donations of unwanted bicycles ahead of the Christmas rush.
Find your place in the community at our Annual Gathering
Time is running out to book a place at our Annual Gathering and AGM, which takes place on Saturday 5th November at 8 East Fergus Place.
Tasty ways to enjoy iceberg lettuce
Samatha Wells shares some favourite recipes to help elevate this undervalued ingredient.
Climate Action Fife opens Small Grants Fund
Funding is available to support community organisations who want to engage local people in action to tackle the climate emergency.
Guest blog from Fife Real Nappy Library
In this guest blog Laura Nicholson from Fife Real Nappy Library explains the benefits of choosing resuable nappies over disposable ones, and how parents can get started.
Apple Day returns to Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Greener Kirkcaldy’s popular Apple Day event at the community garden and orchard in Ravenscraig Walled Garden is returning for the first time since 2019.
A place for everyone, everyday: Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering & AGM
Our 2022 Annual Gathering & AGM will take place on Saturday 5th November. This year, we’ll be focusing on Kirkcaldy, our place, and our community with keynote speaker Emily Wallace from Corra Foundation.
Reducing food waste in our Community Food Programme
Development Worker Jackie Arreaza explains how taking part in Zero Waste Scotland’s Food Waste Challenge has helped reduce waste within our Community Food Programme.
Autumnal apple recipes
With the nights drawing in and autumn approaching Samantha Wells shares some favourite seasonal recipes.
George pedals ahead with dedication to active travel
Greener Kirkcaldy volunteer George McDermid is the deserving winner of Active Travel Volunteer of the Year at Paths for All’s Volunteer Awards 2022.
Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival 2022
Our Senior Development Worker Craig Leitch shares the success of this year’s Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival, which took place between 3rd and 11th September.
Cosy Kingdom and K107FM launch new energy advice series
Cosy Kingdom is working with Kirkcaldy radio station K107fm on a new weekly series that will bring practical advice to the airwaves amidst daily headlines relating to surging energy prices and the rising cost of living.
Top tips in our new Climate Friendly Living Guide
Check out our new Kirkcaldy Climate Friendly Living Guide for some fresh ideas to tackle the climate emergency locally.
Help us shape our plans at Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Complete our survey and help us shape our plans at Ravenscraig Walled Garden.
Discover pedal power at Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival this September
The annual Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival, organised by Greener Kirkcaldy, features a packed programme of events from Saturday 3rd to Sunday 11th September.
Volunteering in the Community Kitchen at Greener Kirkcaldy
Community Food Team volunteer Gordon Nisbet explains how joining the team has helped him to gain valuable skills and meet new people.
Our Strategic Plan – a report on our progress
In July 2022, we published a report on our progress towards our Strategic Plan for a Sustainable Future 2018–2023. Read it here.
Volunteer Stories – Janet
This is Janet, one of our new bike maintenance volunteers. Janet only started cycling in 2017 and since then has completed many cycling challenges, including the NC500 in 2019, solo, […]
Climate Friendly Homes – energy advice for all
Greener Kirkcaldy has seen demand for their energy advice services soar, as local people see energy prices rising and want to take action on climate change.
When the moths came for breakfast
Garden Volunteer, Cap Fowles, documents a recent moth trapping event that was held at our Community Garden.
Leading climate action in Fife
We have received National Lottery funding to work with local Fife communities to inspire and inform them to take action on climate change.
My visit to Ravenscraig Walled Garden
Media Volunteer, Karen, recently headed down to Ravenscraig Walled Gardens and documents her visit in this blog.
Volunteer Stories – Reflections of a New Recruit
We love this story from one of our volunteers who joined us last year over at our Community Garden in Ravenscraig
Growing Vegetables to Benefit Health
Media Volunteer, Lia, shares some tips on how to start growing your own vegetables to benefit your health in this blog.
Sustainability of technology
Development Worker, Craig recently attended Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations’ event, How to use digital technologies sustainably. Here he summarises the content from speaker Hannah Smith’s presentation.
Exciting new job opportunities at Greener Kirkcaldy
Our staff team is growing. We have three exciting new opportunities to join our team.
Using Climate Fresk to understand the climate emergency
In March 2022, Climate Action Fife delivered their first in-person training day combining the Climate Fresk approach with Fife Climate Knowhow modules. Read about how it went in this blog by Climate Action Fife.
Why you should read your meter before April 1st
Energy prices are increasing on April 1st. Find out why you should read your meter before then in this blog.
It’s Food Waste Action Week
Find out how you can become involved and start some new food waste busting habits this week. It will save you money and save the planet!
Getting to know a Folding Electric Bike
Find out how Media Volunteer Karen got on with a folding e-bike which she borrowed for free from our community bike shop, Lang Toun Cycles.
My Five for Fife
Media volunteer, Karen, recently had a look at the Big Five for Fife, part of the Climate Action Fife project.
What’s Happening in the Energy Market?
It’s been described as a ‘Perfect Storm’ and has causes a dramatic rise in wholesale energy costs. Cosy Kingdom explains what this could mean for the price you pay for gas and electricity.
The Importance of Wetlands in Combating Climate Change
Media Volunteer Liam celebrates the importance of wetlands as a habitat and role they play in tackling climate change.
Report on Climate Action and The Wellbeing Economy: Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering
Media Volunteer Karen attended our Annual Gathering and AGM in January and shares her experience in this blog.
Our Climate Action Plan
Our Climate Action Plan sets out our ambition for our operations to be carbon-neutral by 2030. That’s ambitious – but we are up for the challenge!
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Report 2020 – 2021
Read our 2020 – 2021 highlights in our Annual Report.
What is climate change to you?
What is climate change to you? Please let us know by completing the Climate Action Fife survey before 8 February.
Using The Big Five For Fife to inspire New Year habits
Vice-Chair of Greener Kirkcaldy’s Board, Pat, shares how she will be re-commiting to the Big Five For Fife in 2022.
How to make vegetable noodle stir-fry
A stir-fry is a great way of using up vegetables you might have left! Here’s our community chef’s recipe.
Lang Toun Cycles are Recruiting!
We are looking for a Cycle Shop Assistant to play a key role in the operations of the Lang Toun Cycles shop.
Getting started with reusable nappies
Thinking of switching to reusable cloth nappies? This blog will give you all the information you need to get started.
Veganuary – My journey to greener cooking
Inspired by Veganuary, our Community Chef Iain McLellan reflects on his journey towards a new way of cooking.
Why you should feed wild birds
Many people enjoy feeding birds in their gardens, but what are the benefits of supplemental feed for wild birds?
Staying positive and hopeful during the climate emergency
At the start of a new year, Pat Crosbie reflects on the ways we can take action to tackle climate change and shares her reasons for stating positive in the face of a global crisis.
End of 2021 at Ravenscraig
Although one of the quieter times at Ravenscraig, the volunteers have managed to stay busy maintaining the gardens.
The Best of Seasonal Scottish Vegetables- Cauliflower and Sprouts
In this blog we look at recipes, that can add a new lease of life to Scottish seasonal vegetables.
Helping Businesses Become Climate-Friendly
A summary from an event looking at support and advice to help Fife businesses and 3rd sector to increase sustainability, reduce energy use, food waste and operating costs.
Christmas – Reducing Food Waste
Making your list and buying in food for Christmas this week? Here’s some advice to reduce the cost + food waste from the Christmas food shop.
Greener Kirkcaldy Annual Gathering and AGM: Climate Action and The Wellbeing Economy
Greener Kirkcaldy’s 2021 Annual Gathering & AGM – ‘Climate Action and the Wellbeing Economy” – will take place on Saturday 22nd January 2022. View the agenda and papers here.
News from Volunteers
Carol and Cap continue their series on why people come to the Walled Garden and what they find. Here is Alice’s story . . . WANTING ONE RESULT but getting […]
The results are in! Reflecting on The UN Climate Conference in Glasgow – Cop26
The climate summit made some positive steps but the final agreement is not as strong as we wanted it to be. Find out what was agreed in Glasgow to keep 1.5 degrees alive
11 ideas for a climate friendly Christmas
Read Media Volunteer Audrey’s top-tips for a more sustainable Christmas.
Climate Friendly Business – Top Tips
Find out what 10 actions your business can take right now to reduce energy use and cut down food waste
Fife’s First Ever Play Streets
Earlier this year, we saw children playing on their street and neighbours enjoying a blether, in an event that was a first for Fife.
My Dried Flower Experiment
Out of season fresh flowers have a large carbon footprint. Volunteer Audrey share her experience of preparing dried flowers for display instead.
Transport Day at COP26
Susan Jeynes, our Active Travel Development Worker, tells of her experience at COP26’s Transport Day.
Happy First Birthday to Lang Toun Cycles
Lang Toun Cycles, the community bike shop and social enterprise on Kirkcaldy’s High street, opened in November 2020. What a year it has been!
October at Ravenscraig
Jackie V from the growing team reflects on what has been a fruitful October at Ravenscraig. From juicing apples to harvesting almonds.
COP26 – the case for stubborn optimism
A huge international event is coming to Glasgow this month – the COP26 United Nations climate change summit. Our Chief Executive Suzy Goodsir looks ahead with optimism.
September at Ravenscraig
Jackie from the growing team shares the latest update from Ravenscraig Community Garden, including a tasty recipe for your autumn fruits.
Trying out an E-bike
Our Active Travel Development Worker Susan shares her experience of being back on an electric bike for the first time in years
Third Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival hailed a success
The third annual Kirkcaldy Cycling Festival came to a close on Sunday, after a week of fun-filled activities. Co-ordinated by Greener Kirkcaldy, the festival highlights the joys of all things bike-related
Adam and Euan
Volunteer numbers are increasing in the Walled Garden as people find companionship, learn new skills – or just like being there. Six-year long volunteer Euan Wood, now a professional horticulturalist, […]
Ralph
TWENTY YEARS of ‘hola’ in Spain to plain old ‘hello’ in Fife is the language journey for one of the Walled Garden’s new volunteers. Retired headteacher Ralph Chambers and his […]
Avoid the energy price cap!
Ofgem announced this month that they’re increasing the energy price cap, the maximum a supplier is allowed to charge for the energy tariffs. This will affect those most on standard […]
Big Five For Fife
With world leaders coming to Glasgow in November to discuss the climate emergency, 2021 is going to be huge year for climate action. We would like to invite you to do your bit by pledging to at least one of our Big Five For Fife.
August at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in August at Ravenscraig Walled Garden and shares a new recipe in her latest blog.
Round 2 of Small Grants Fund
Climate Action Fife small grants fund to help people talk about climate change. Grants of up to £500 are available. The deadline is fast approaching so get your applications in!
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival 2021
Kirkcaldy Walking Festival returned as an in person event this summer. Find out what happened.
Discovering Trails in Kirkcaldy
Our Media Volunteer Flora shares what trails you can take on foot or on a bike in her latest blog.
Seven things you need to know about litter picking
Our Media Volunteer Audrey talks about seven things you need to know about litter picking and how it can affect the environment in her latest blog.
Walking out of Covid
Lisa May Young talks about how walking helped her recover from COVID-19 and make her feel healthier in the long run in this blog.
Key points from Fife Food Summit – 22nd June 2021
A report from the Climate Action Fife Fife Food Summit: speakers, discussion and key take-aways.
Job Opportunity: Community Food Team sessional worker
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Community Food Team to support our busy weekly programmes and activities. Deadline for this opportunity is Monday 9th August 2021 at 5pm.
July at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in July at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog.
A Glasgow Welcome for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26)
With 100 days to go until COP26, our Media Volunteer Barbara explains everything you need to know before this November’s event.
Job Opportunity: Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Admin Assistant (Maternity Cover). The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd August 2021 at 5pm.
July recipe: Garlic scape tempura
Our Community Food Team Manager Ger shares a Garlic Scape Tempura recipe in her latest blog.
Quebec to Kirkcaldy
A GARDENEER, SCIENTIST AND POET have all recently found their way to the Walled Garden and they all seem happy. ‘All’ are in fact combined in one person, volunteer Genevieve […]
Herb Spiral
GOOD THINGS have a habit of sometimes turning up again – and they certainly do in the Walled Garden. The Garden’s herb spiral – an attractive circular planting of herbs […]
Fife Cycling Community Action Plan – survey
Your chance to have a say on future cycling projects and facilities in Fife.
Learning to love wildlife in the garden
Climate Champion Jennifer explains the benefits of encouraging wildlife to your garden and gives some top tips on how to do it.
Introducing Kids to Cooking
Our Community Chef Iain shares the importance of introducing kids to cooking and what will be involved in our first kids cooking club in his latest blog.
June at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what went on in June at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog including some events.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Staycation Panel Discussion (Video)
Climate Action Fife partner John Wincott from Fife College hosts a panel discussion on having a staycation or holidaying abroad.
Inspiration on the Menu at Fife Food Summit
Our Media Volunteer Barbara attended the Fife Food Summit on Tuesday 22nd June and she shares what happened and her main take away from the event in her latest blog.
Gardening for good – 21 tips we can all start today
Make a difference to the planet with your own patch of garden – whether you have a few pots, a rolling estate or anything in between.
Community Projects in Fife Awarded Small Grants to Help Fight the Climate Emergency
Community groups in Fife have been awarded small grants to help fight the climate emergency. Here are the groups taking climate action.
Behind the scenes look at the Lang Toun Larder
Our Media Volunteer Tom explains what goes into setting The Lang Toun Larder in his latest blog.
Volunteers’ Week – Thank you to all our volunteers
During Volunteers’ Week, we wanted to say a big thank you to all our volunteers who help make our organisation what it is today.
World Environment Day
Our Media Volunteer Bryan talks about what is happening this year for World Environment Day in his latest blog.
May at Ravenscraig
Our Sessional Worker Jackie talks about what goes on in May at Ravenscraig Walled Garden in her latest blog.
Asparagus season is now upon us!
Asparagus season is here! Our Community Chef Iain shares what you can do with Asparagus in his latest blog.
A place for a breather – 8 perfect park benches from around Kirkcaldy
Our Media Volunteer Audrey writes about where you can take a breather and take in a good view while out for a walk in her latest blog.
Fife Food Summit (online event)
The Fife Food Summit will take place online on Tuesday 22nd June 2021 from 9.30am – 1pm hosted by Alan Caldwell Associates.