A Black Watch veteran has hit out at vandals who have desecrated a Fife war memorial.
Rob Scott, chairman of the Fife branch of The Black Watch Association, has described as “shocking” the actions of those who have smashed up lights surrounding the tribute site in Glenrothes.
It is not known when the memorial, which sits opposite the Kingdom Centre in Church Street, was targeted. However, Mr Scott has called for those responsible to be held to account if they are traced.
He told The Courier: “Why can’t people leave war memorials alone? This is absolutely shocking.
“I don’t know what CCTV is in the area but, because of the bus station and town centre, I would hope they might be able to catch whomever has done this.
“If they get them, then they should throw the book at them.”
The memorial was unveiled in 2007, with Glenrothes becoming one of the last towns to establish a permanent site for such a tribute.
Its construction was prompted by the deaths of two Glenrothes men Black Watch soldiers Marc Ferns (21) and Scott McArdle (22) in Iraq in 2004.
Six stones are in place at the site, although some remain blank, waiting to be engraved upon should the tragedy of war affect the town in the future.
The site is constantly adorned in wreaths and has become a focus for the town regarding events relating to the armed forces.
Councillor Ian Sloan, vice-chairman of the Glenrothes area committee, said: “This is saddening news. For a number of years people had worked hard to have a memorial in the town.
“Hopefully those who have done this will come forward and offer to do something that could help to make amends.”