THE final private home has been sold at a Fife development that has seen more than £6 million invested back into the local area and local trades prioritised throughout the process.
Inchcolm Green in Aberdour, which saw works start in 2022, represented an expansion of the village, with 63 private homes and 21 social rent properties, part of a £4.8 million agreement with Fife Council and developer Cala Homes (East).
Section 75 contributions included £121,048 for Aberdour Primary School, alongside £56,700 for Silversands Park play equipment, £38,304 towards local transport improvements, and £45,000 for off-site footpaths.
Cala revealed that local employment and economic opportunity were prioritised throughout the build, with firms such as Realm Construction of Lochgelly, Adamson Doors of Glenrothes, and Kinross-based PKS Roofs and Walls playing key roles in the construction.
The housebuilder also introduced the ‘Showhome of Support’, giving small businesses from Aberdour a platform within the development’s showhome. Among those featured were Coastal Reflections, Cassia Salvona Floral Design, Post & Pantry, and Macauley’s.
Derek Lawson, strategic land director with Cala Homes (East), said, “This investment represented more than just bricks and mortar – it was about supporting strong, sustainable communities. It marked our return to developing in Fife after many years away and so it was important that we establish links with local businesses, good causes and the local community.”
Work on the 21 social rent properties started in January 2025 after agreement was reached with Fife Council, with the two-bedroom cottage flats and terraced homes ‘tenure blind’, meaning they blend in with the wider development.
In addition to the Section 75 investments, Cala Homes (East) launched its first community pledge, which brings together a host of measures for each local community in which the firm builds including donations, initiatives, and volunteering drives.
Inchcolm Green’s Community Pledge included community-driven initiatives, with more than £12,600 in funding delivered to support local groups, environmental projects, and sports organisations. This included a £5,727 contribution to fitting out a kitchen for Bayside Girls FC, improving facilities for young athletes, and a £1,000 donation to Aberdour Primary School’s playground redevelopment.
Cala’s Land to Life programme – an interactive schools’ initiative designed to spark interest in housebuilding and placemaking – was delivered at Aberdour Primary.
A donation of £1,000 was also made to Aberdour Golf Club to create a community garden. Investment in environmental projects saw planting schemes to support local wildlife.
Cala staff also volunteered with the Scottish SPCA, delivering educational wildlife talks to young people. The team also took part in a clean-up at Silver Sands beach. Sponsorship of key events, including the Aberdour Festival and Central & West Fife Agricultural Show, further cemented the positive impact on the village.
