The Moor Road Project

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The Moor Road Project was a prime example of the power of partnership.

After the terrible flooding in 2022 which saw Robertson Road and Castlehill Primary flooded and tonnes of silt accumulated in the road, concerned locals looked to find a solution.  Early efforts came to nothing until Tay Rivers Trust project officer, Andy Sides was walking in the area and suggested a practical solution – the installation of a series of check dams in the eroded gully beside the path as well as low bunds and tree planting at the crest of the path.  We talked to land owners, designed a plan and secured funding through Eden Angling Association from Crown Estates Scotland’s Sustainable Communities Fund to hire a contractor to carry out the works.  The check dams were installed by Niall Johnston Contracts in September 2025 along with a series of low bunds in the field at the top of the path.  The rock for the check dams was provided by Realm Construction through Fife Council’s Community Benefit Scheme.  In November, Sustainable Cupar and Fife Coast and Countryside Trust co-ordinated the tree planting with the help and support of local landowners, the Whitefords, who kindly gave up a corner of their field and a host of volunteers including pupils from Bell Baxter High School.

Early signs are that the project is working well.  You can now easily see the water and silt held back by the dams and the amount reaching the bottom of the path is much less than previously.

The success of the project is entirely thanks to partnerships!

We are very keen to continue developing small scale projects like this.  Together, multiple projects like this can help to improve our resilience to climate change.

If you would like to know more or get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us