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Welcoming the Recognition of Two Walking Routes in Fife Being Named in the Top 10 Mining Landscape Journeys 2026

  • Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 11 June 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00321

That the Parliament welcomes the recognition of two walking routes in Fife being named in the Top 10 Mining Landscape Journeys 2026; understands that the national recognition from the Mining Landscapes virtual museum shines a spotlight on the stories, history and community pride rooted in the region’s coalfield communities, as well as the ongoing work to improve access to green space; believes that the Bowhill and the Lady Josephine and the Minto, Brighills Colliery, walking routes highlight the area’s rich mining heritage while celebrating how former industrial landscapes have been transformed into welcoming places for people and nature; notes that the Minto route links closely with local plans to enhance Minto Woodland, which are helping to create a space that supports walking, wellbeing and community use; recognises that the project has been shaped by local people to make the area more accessible and enjoyable for everyone and is very grateful to individuals in these communities who support creating greener, healthier places with particular commendation for Elaine Collins, who was named a community champion by the Scottish Civic Trust in 2025 for her outstanding volunteer work supporting local access and green spaces; acknowledges that both routes are part of a wider network of mining heritage journeys across the UK, helping people explore former coalfield landscapes in a new way through walking, storytelling and community connection, and extends its very best wishes to Elaine, all the partners, volunteers and individuals for all their contributions.


Supported by: Colin Beattie, Julie MacDougall, Stuart McMillan, David Torrance