Published Date: Aug 15th, 2025
Letham Glen in Leven is now proudly flying its Green Flag, a mark of excellence awarded by Keep Scotland Beautiful.
The Green Flag Award is the international benchmark of quality in a park or open green space and is awarded annually to parks that meet the very strict criteria of the award system.
To locals and regular visitors of Letham Glen it comes as no surprise that the park has won an award. Its iconic archway, sunken gardens and picturesque pathways have been a fixture for Fife family outings for 100 years but a recent programme of work has now got the park looking even more stunning.
Levenmouth councillors, Fife Council staff and local volunteers from various groups and organisations gathered yesterday to see the Green Flag raised and to celebrate the park's success.
Cllr Colin Davidson, Levenmouth Area Committee Convenor said: "This award is such an honour for our beautiful park , but the credit must go to all those people who have worked so tirelessly to bring the park up to the required standard.
"Our Grounds Maintenance team have done a huge amount of work to get the park to this stage. They've replaced and upgraded bridges, footpaths, steps, fencing, walls and benches. They've restored the sunken garden to its former glory, replanting shrubs and tidying up the stonework and fountain. Teams have also cut back round the pond area allowing more natural light and thereby encouraging more wildlife to the area. And they've created better access to the car park.
"We mustn't forget the significant support from local groups and volunteers, who put so much effort into improvements at the park. In particular, we must thank Homestart who have brought so much to the park through their use of the Craft Hut; Fife and Kinross bat group who helped and supported us to turn the old doocot into a bat cave, there are already signs that bats are roosting in the woodlands; the Trade Hub Group who helped re-instate the sleeper steps; and the Community Payback Team for some of the painting. Also I want to send a huge thank you to all those who planned, organised and came along to the amazing centenary events which have been taking place.
"This is a really exciting time for Levenmouth. There's no doubt that the area has turned a significant corner following the reinstatement of the rail link. Events like this today are proof of what can happen when people get together to make improvements for the wider community. This flag isn't just for Letham Glen it's for the community that made it happen."
