Anne Speake has lived in the village for more than 20 years but is worried what will happen in the next big storm.
“We see the shingle come and go but when the weather is really bad the sea breaks through the shingle. We wonder how are we going to get out,” she said.
With increased rainfall and more storms expected, how coasts and rivers are managed will impact increasingly on those living nearby.
A Moray Council spokesperson said: “The Coastal Change Adaptation Plans we’re developing with stakeholders, including coastal communities, aim to identify influencing factors that define the direction and requirement for adaptation, such as hazards, climate change, demographics, development potential, and economic opportunities.
“These influencing factors will be monitored and changes assessed to find out if they meet pre-defined triggers that activate action to manage coastal change. If so, stakeholders will be consulted on possible actions.”
Nature Scot said it recognised that storms and floods were a very real concern for the community at Kingston and that it was supportive of Moray Council’s ongoing work.
They said: “We commend them for being the first local authority to develop these adaptation plans, which aim to keep communities resilient in the face of increasing coastal climate risks.
“Being prepared, and working with nature rather than against it, will help us adapt to climate change. “
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