Markinch Hill in Fife is set to undergo a number of improvement works to transform the facility into a community recreational area.

The news comes after Glenrothes Area Committee said it had awarded £3,000 to the Markinch Environmental Action Group. The fund, which is being provided from the Markinch Common Good Fund, will go towards the development costs.

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The planned works include:

• Clearing invasive plants and trees

• Improving drainage

• Planting native plants and trees

• Reinstating paths.

Welcoming the investment, Councillor Altany Craik, Chair of Glenrothes Area Committee, said: "This is a positive step forward for Markinch. Redeveloping Markinch Hill not only improves the local environment, but will provide a beautiful place of interest for residents and visitors to Markinch."

It is thought the overall cost of the project will be around £50,000. The Markinch Environmental Action Group has been raising funds for the initiative for some time, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Fife Environment Trust already secured.

(JP/IT)