The Ecology Centre
19 minute walk from Kinghorn station · Stirling, Central and Fife · Free entry
The Ecology Centre is an environmental charity and community site located at Kinghorn Loch in Fife. This special place is dedicated to protecting the natural world close to home while fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing for all who visit.
Significant for its commitment to sustainability, the centre features a Nest Cafe and various wildlife-focused projects like Restoration Forth and a Snorkel Trail. It serves as a hub for environmental learning, offering a tool library and workshops designed to equip the community for a healthier future.
Visitors can explore shared green spaces and enjoy hands-on education through nature programmes and community gatherings. You can discover local wildlife, participate in volunteer activities to learn new skills, or visit the tool shed to experience the power of community-led conservation first-hand.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Community venue
- Good for
- Lochs, rivers & waterfalls, Parks & green spaces, Science & discovery, Wildlife
- Characteristics
- Lakeside, Open-air
- Admission
- Free
- Facilities
- Café, Visitor centre
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Kinghorn station — 19 min walk, 1.3 km
Other places near Kinghorn
- Kinghorn Harbour Beach — 1 min walk from the station
- Kinghorn Kirkcaldy Circular Walk — 3 min walk from the station
- Pettycur Bay — 12 min walk from the station
- Kinghorn Loch — 19 min walk from the station