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Dunfermline park vandalised ahead of Fresh Air Festival

Patrick McKernan and Bruce Munro from the Kuk Sool Won martial arts club at last year's festival
Patrick McKernan and Bruce Munro from the Kuk Sool Won martial arts club at last year's festival

Vandals have struck at Dunfermline Public Park ahead of the Fresh Air Festival.

A wooden sculpture of an eagle was decapitated and signs were damaged during a wrecking spree.

The senseless acts led to organiser Jim Stewart joking that a shaman booked for the event would “cast a spell” on those responsible.

However, the shaman, who is holistic healer Dhyana Huggins, described the remark as “flippant”.

But she said the publicity had highlighted the fact people were disconnected with nature.

Edinburgh-based Ms Huggins, 52, said: “Yes, it was a joke and it was very flippant, but other people might be concerned about that.

“I think the person who said that meant it as a bit of fun, and it’s drawn to people’s attention the fact we’re a community and the best way to help people take care of their environment is to let them know that they are part of it.”

Ms Huggins will be leading activities for young and old from her tent at the festival and she aims to dispel the “woolly myths about tree huggers”.

Among the activities planned are workshops where children can make creatures out of natural materials such as sticks and pine cones. There will also be a chance for adults to try meditation.

She said: “We’re getting rid of nature from our gardens and putting down concrete.

“We’re really just giving people the opportunity to experience the green and see what benefit that has.

“Most councils know that when they plant trees in housing estates, that benefits people.

“People can come and have fun, and make something, and be able to experience a closer relationship with plants and learn how plants can benefit us, and how the land can benefit us, and build a better relationship with the land.”

The eagle was created by Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving champion Peter Bowsher and installed at the School Wood in the park.

Mr Stewart, who is chairman of Dunfermline Community Council, said: “The damage must have been done in the last few weeks.

“The eagle more or less had its head chopped off and the signs around the wood are all kicked and bent.

“We’re going to see if the head can be replaced but I’m not sure how.”

The Fresh Air Festival kicks off at noon on Saturday and closes at 5pm.

A huge range of activities will be on offer including sports and fitness, arts projects, classic cars, storytelling and treasure hunts to name a few.