NEWLAY Civil Engineering Ltd has completed a £1.3 million upgrade of Aberdour’s Silver Sands.
Work began last autumn, with the project being completed on time and within budget. It delivered improved parking facilities, two new boardwalks allowing easier access to the beach, upgraded toilets, new seating and visiting amenities, and active travel routes.
The project was funded through a partnership of national and local investment. VisitScotland’s Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund contributed £750,000. The Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme provided a further £400,000. An additional £150,000 had already been secured for the works.
Caroline Warburton, destination development director at VisitScotland, said, “The improvements to Aberdour’s Silver Sands demonstrate how targeted investment in visitor management infrastructure and a partnership approach can help communities manage popular sites and improve the overall experience for local people, day trip visitors and tourists.
“By upgrading visitor facilities, encouraging sustainable travel options and significantly improving accessibility to the beach and its facilities, the project will help ensure everyone, both residents and visitors can continue to enjoy this much-loved beach.”