These photos show the anti-racism daubed on the Robert the Bruce statue in Bannockburn – and the clean-up operation to remove it.
5. Graffiti on the plinth
Graffiti on the plinth that supports the statue of King Robert says: “Racist King. BLM. Black Lives Matter.” Photo: John Devlin
7. The cobbles are pressure washed
Stuart Maxwell, General Manager for Edinburgh & East said: “We are very disappointed by the vandalism of the iconic Bruce statue at Bannockburn and the A listed rotunda. This comes at a time when our charity is suffering serious financial hardship and this is a cost we could do without." Photo: John Devlin
8. Ongoing row
It comes amid an ongoing row over the treatment of statues depicting racist figures from Britain’s past. Photo: John Devlin
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