Fife Council has launched the Just Bin It campaign, targeting irresponsible dog owners.

A number of dog fouling hot spots have been identified throughout Tayport and Newport.

Lamppost signs, banners, pavement stencils and social media will be used to raise awareness and encourage people to just bin it.

Safer community officers will be increasing patrols in these areas to enforce the council's stance and issue fines to anyone not cleaning up after their dog.

North east Fife area committee convener Donald Lothian said: "Fife's a beautiful region and we want to keep it that way.

"The majority of residents take a real pride in their area but this campaign is targeting a small group of people who act irresponsibly and is asking them to 'Just bin it'.

Tayport Primary School head teacher  Jane Holmes said: "I think this is a wonderful initiative as dog fouling has been a big issue around the school for some time.

"A particular bad area is behind the school. The children are very distressed when they come into school with dirty feet."