A new arch to mark the start of Fife Coastal Path at Newburgh has been formally unveiled by Fife Provost Jim Leishman.
It was created in a joint project by the Fife Coast and Countryside Trust and Babcock International and complements another arch at the Kincardine end of the path opened a year ago.
The new feature includes images reflecting the local environment and was designed by Fife Coast and Countryside Trust’s ranger and professional illustrator Dallas Seawright.
The arch pillars are made from whinstone which was quarried locally by Breedon Aggregates and the metalwork was carried out by Babcock International.
The trust’s chief executive Amanda MacFarlane said: “We’ve tried to reflect the local environment into the arch, sourcing local stone and a design that celebrates the Tay.”
Babcock’s energy and marine services managing director Ian Donnelly said: “Getting involved with this project underlines our commitment to support the community and gives us an opportunity to showcase the skills and talents of our apprentices.
“Our apprentices have already been involved in fabricating the path’s gateway at Kincardine bridge, with their contribution to the design and fabrication of the Newburgh gate allowing us to continue to support this major asset for the people of Fife. Our apprentice programme is a critical part of our plan to build a skilled workforce capable of delivering the most complex engineering solutions.
“The skills and experience gathered as part of the gateway project will be invaluable to our apprentices’ development.”