Blue Flag beach award for Leven's East Beach

View of a long expanse of sand with grassy dunes. The view is looking towards Lundin Links. The waves are rolling in and we can see a woman on the beach walking two medium sized dogs and some more walkers in the distance

Leven’s East Beach has won a Blue Flag award from Keep Scotland Beautiful.

It’s one of 13 beaches in Fife which will be able to fly the prestigious Blue Flag this summer. The Blue Flag is awarded to clean, well managed and sustainable beaches, which demonstrate excellent beach management and environmental best practice.

Levenmouth Area Committee Convenor, Cllr Colin Davidson is delighted with the news, praising all those who have worked so hard to meet the Blue Flag standard.

He said: “This truly is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our staff and partners. There have been major improvements in the area, with work to the sea wall and the Prom area. Fife Coast and Countryside Trust do an excellent job in maintaining not only our beach but the beaches and pathways right along the Fife Coastal Path.

“The Prom and the East Beach are looking beautiful and I’m sure will attract so many more tourists this year. We have invested a significant amount of money in the area and the new facilities and parking are encouraging more and more visitors in motorhomes.

“With our new train stations and increased services I really hope that even more people will be encouraged to visit and see the changes happening across Levenmouth. We have got so much to offer and there are so many improvements still going on there’s nothing to stop Leven becoming a top tourist destination in Fife.”