Buckhaven Heritage is a £4.9 million, heritage-led regeneration project for Buckhaven, Denbeath and Muiredge. It will identify, safeguard and celebrate the heritage that is important to the community through a series of linked projects.
- Repairs and improvements to two historic community buildings to protect them for the future, support their long-term use, and improve their energy efficiency and climate resilience: the former Buckhaven Parish Church (home of Autism Rocks) and the former Free Gardners Hall (home of Community Trade Hub).
- A grant scheme for privately owned traditional buildings for repairs and energy efficiency and shopfront improvements.
- Improvements to the streets in the historic centre of Buckhaven.
- A programme of heritage events and activities for the community, and traditional skills training for young people and the local construction industry.
Buckhaven Heritage Map – Buildings & Street Improvement Area
Buckhaven Heritage Map – Training & Activity Area
The project plans were developed thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland, the Community Recovery Fund, and Fife Council. If funders are supportive of the plans, the project will begin later in the year.
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Fife Council and Fife Historic Buildings Trust are working in partnership with the local community to develop and deliver the plans for the project. We are fortunate to have the support of a strong community Partnership Board with volunteers from Autism Rocks, Buckhaven & Denbeath Community Council, Buckhind Players, CLEAR Buckhaven & Methil, Community Trade Hub and New Hope Kirk Levenmouth.
The project was developed through extensive consultation and co-design to ensure that it meets the needs and aspirations of the local community, as well as in-depth research into the local heritage, and the traditional skills needs of the wider heritage sector.
Click on the links below to explore some of this work:
Buckhaven Heritage Activities Overview
Buckhaven Denbeath Muiredge Community Place Plan
Buckhaven Heritage Skills Audit Summary (contact us to request the full report)
Buckhaven Heritage Materials Audit Summary (contact us to request the full report)
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