Work has commenced on a coastal protection scheme in Kingston, Moray, designed to mitigate the impacts of erosion in the area.

The project, funded by the Scottish Government, will involve the construction of a 50cm high shingle bank between Lein Car Park and the main shingle ridge at the lagoon.

"This project – which has involved heavy input from the community - is an important step towards ensuring Kingston's resilience against the impacts of coastal erosion," said Cllr Marc Macrae, Chair of the Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee. "There may be a relatively minor amount of disruption in the area for the duration of the works but I’m sure locals will join me in welcoming this phase of the enhancing of our coastal defences."


The works are expected to be completed within two weeks.

The Kingston project forms part of Moray Council's wider Coastal Adaptation Plan, which aims to address the impacts of coastal erosion across the entire Moray coastline.