Probe after woman’s sudden death in flat

Police have launched an investigation following the sudden death of a 49-year-old woman at a block of flats in Fife.

Officers were called to a property in Westfield Ave n u e in Cupar on Wednesday following concerns raised by a member of the public.

Po l i c e a c t i v i ty has continued at the building since the discovery, with forensic experts seen entering the property yesterday afternoon as the investigation into the circ umstances of the woman’s death continue.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “The death is currently being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.

“Her next of kin have been made aware and a report has been submitted to the procurator fiscal.”

A tourist attraction expected to bring millions of visitors to Dundee will offer a “beacon of hope” after coronavirus, it is claimed.

Research into plans by Eden Pro jec t International to create an environmental tourism site in Dundee – the first in Scotland – is drawing to a close, with the six-month f e a s i b i l i ty study due to finish next month.

Although details of the nature and location of the attraction have yet to be confirmed, Eden’s chief executive David Harland said work is on track and he is “very positive” about the proposals for the city.

The Eden Project is best known for its Cornwall site, which houses a “global garden” with giant biomes making up the world’s largest rainforest in captivity.

The attrac tion also hosts exhibitions, school visits and concerts, and the charity has expanded into China, New Zealand and Northern Ireland.

Mr Ha r l a n d said:

“Dundee has a very interesting history but I think it has an even more exciting future.

“This has all of the ingredients for a successful project, which we don’t always have at this stage.

“We think there is a lot of history and we think we have found a really interesting and innovative way to tell the stories and bring them to life.”

Since proposals for an Eden Project in Dundee were revealed in May, charity bosses have been working on the feasibility study with the council, community groups and project partners.

As well as the environmental benefits and charity work offered by Eden, it is hoped the prospect of the attraction will bring hope to Dundonians during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mr Harland said: “Life is going to be different, there’s no doubt about that, but we want to offer people beacons of hope about the future.”