Widows Land Proposal
Sustainable Living Model in Burntisland?
A possible site has been found for the ecovillage in Burntisland, Fife. It is a south-facing sloping site within walking distance from the train station. The site is known as the Widows Land and sits on the east boundary of the existing settlement.
An environmental educational centre for indoor & outdoor learning | |
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Will be used by local nurseries, schools, after-school groups, community groups, work places and in adult education Allotments & community food growing projects | 
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The proposal for the Widows Land is a way for people in | |
The community can learn skills in:
Children can learn
valuable skills &
enhance their
understanding of
nature. |
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Families can
grow food &
appreciate the fruits of their
own toil! |
A community consultation meeting was held on February 6th in the towns Toll Centre to get feedback from community members on the proposal for the Widows Land. The proposal was presented in leaflets and a powerpoint presentation The members of the community that attended were mainly from the 2 estates near the site – in otherwords people who will be most affected by the development.
A lot of people came with information about landslide history and concerns about the safety of building there, which was helpful to the projects development. An initial structural survey of the site is now being arranged.
There was some negativity towards the wind turbines, probably more than towards the housing. Also, doubts that the site has any significant wind potential. Individuals also had specific concerns about things like the wildlife being disturbed.
Home education families were very supportive of the project as a whole but particularly welcome the education centre as a resource for them, and a way of integrating with children in the wider community.
Overall it is felt the consultation went well. A hands-on model building consultation is taking place at Burntisland Primary School in March and a display will hopefully be on view with all feedback to date at Burntisland Library late March/early April.
A presentation at the Burntisland Community Council will be held on March 12th at 7pm at Burgh Chambers—all welcome.