News and events

Keep up-to-date with the latest developments regarding the Programme and its projects.

A Major Milestone for Levenmouth: Construction Begins on the River Park
A Major Milestone for Levenmouth: Construction Begins on the River Park
  18 November 25 |   Andrea Habeshaw

We’re excited to announce that work has officially started on the £5.2 million River Park project, marking a major milestone for Levenmouth and the wider Leven Programme.   Read the full story

Branching Out: Connecting with Nature and Wellbeing in Fife
Branching Out: Connecting with Nature and Wellbeing in Fife
  14 November 25 |   Andrea Habeshaw

Over the last few months, our Branching Out participants have embraced the changing seasons outdoors — learning new skills, meeting inspiring local partners, and reconnecting with nature through creativity, calm, and community.   Read the full story

Digging Into the Past: Our First Archaeological Excavation at Methil Mill
Digging Into the Past: Our First Archaeological Excavation at Methil Mill
  10 November 25 |   Madison Reavis and Andrea Habeshaw

The River Park Programme has completed its first phase of archaeological excavations at the former Methil Mill site, beside the River Leven in what will soon become the River Park at Levenmouth.    Read the full story

Documenting the Past: The Methilmill and Scoonie Cemetery Surveys
Documenting the Past: The Methilmill and Scoonie Cemetery Surveys
  04 November 25 |   Andrea Habeshaw

The River Park Archaeologists will be undertaking two important graveyard surveys this November at Methilmill and Scoonie Cemeteries.   Read the full story

Methil Mill Dig Featured in The Herald: Showcasing a New Era for Inclusive Archaeology
Methil Mill Dig Featured in The Herald: Showcasing a New Era for Inclusive Archaeology
  03 November 25 |   Andrea Habeshaw

We are delighted to share that our Methil Mill community excavation, part of the Leven River Park Programme, has been featured in The Herald in an article titled “New apprenticeship set to transform heritage careers.”   Read the full story

 Heritage Walk #1: Legends of the Leven
Heritage Walk #1: Legends of the Leven
  28 October 25 |   Andrea Habeshaw

On Saturday 25th October, we launched the first in our new Heritage Walks series, led by local guide Matt Pointon, with a group of twelve enthusiastic participants. The walk took place in River Park, affectionately known to many as “Doon the Dam.”   Read the full story