A vandalism attack on the Angus grave of Peter Pan creator JM Barrie has been condemned by a local councillor.
Major Ronnie Proctor’s home looks out on to Kirriemuir Cemetery where the attack was discovered on Wednesday.
Stones were removed from the graveside and moved to another part of the cemetery an act described as “disgusting” by a local police officer.
Barrie’s grave is a popular visiting place for people from outwith the town and Major Proctor said the desecration was “deplorable”.
He said: “There are a lot of good young people in the town but it’s always the case that the minority spoil it for the majority.
“It’s a senseless act. It is an iconic place where many tourists come to visit. Something like this could have a negate people from coming to visit.
“That in itself would have a detrimental impact on the town.”
Born in Kirriemuir in 1860, JM Barrie is most remembered for the creation of Peter Pan and the world of Never Land.
At his request, Barrie was buried in the family burial plot in Kirriemuir Cemetery and his name was simply added below the names of those who had gone before him.
Kirriemuir PC Gail Beattie appealed for witnesses to the grave vandalism.
She Tweeted: ““Disgusted to be appealing for witnesses to a vandalism to the grave of JM Barrie.”