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An important environmental project that will bring significant benefits to wildlife, biodiversity and communities to the north of Glenrothes and Markinch has begun its construction phase.

Phase four of a Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) project in the upper catchment of the River Nith in East Ayrshire has concluded in the creation of a wetland wildlife haven on the site of a former sewage works.

Work has completed on the removal of a redundant weir restoring access for migratory fish to at least 1.6km of upstream river in the Borders.

The Rosyth River Restoration project has secured funding for its next three phases, offering ‘huge potential’ for local ecology and community benefits.

Today (12th May 2026), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) publishes its Annual Operating Plan for 2026-27 as the agency marks its 30th anniversary year.

A wider, more natural river channel has been restored to the river, which runs through Barrhead, with the ability to better absorb flooding and encourage more fish and wildlife.