Protective grilles to be installed on site
Protective grilles will be installed at Jonathan’s and Court Caves this summer.
Opening of the new path at the Wemyss Caves
The new all-weather path to allow users of wheelchairs and mobility scooters access to Court Cave has now been officially opened.
Accessible path finished!
We have completed the construction of an all-weather path into Court Cave, funded by Paths for All.
Coastal gardeners needed
We have secured a grant from the Paths for All Partnership for the construction of a short, all-user, all-weather path linking the Fife Coastal Path to the main entrance to Court Cave.
Protective Gates at the Wemyss Caves
Towards the end of 2020 we drew up proposals to install protective gates at the Wemyss Caves. Ongoing issues with vandalism and graffiti are putting the survival of the ancient and unique carvings on the site at risk. We have been working hard to come up with a solution and
New picnic tables and interpretation board
Three picnic tables and an interpretation board are being installed at the caves.
New signage installed
New signage has been installed at the caves! Many thanks to Fife Coast & Countryside Trust for their installation work.
“Anger over vandalism at historic Fife caves” – Kingdom FM
Attitudes need to change to prevent further damage to historically significant caves on the East coast of Fife.
“Work to save Pictish carvings at Wemyss Caves intensifies” – The Scotsman
Work to save “unique” Pictish-era carvings at a network of coastal caves in Fife has intensified after vandals repeatedly attacked the historic site.
“Stairs at Wemyss Caves to be shored up thanks to repair cash” – The Courier
An article in The Courier reports great news from Fife Council. "Almost £6,000 is being spent on fixing the stairs leading to the shore from Macduff Castle in East Wemyss."
