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Bannockburn Robert the Bruce statue daubed "racist king" in graffiti attack

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Bannockburn Visitor Centre set to be closed until 2022 due to coronavirus cutsCouncillor Macpherson added: "This took place only a few days after National Trust for Scotland's decision to mothball the site.

This has left it susceptible to vandalism.“The NTS need to provide security to keep an eye on the place.”NTS general manager for Edinburgh and East Stuart Maxwell 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.“We would like to thank the local community for their support in responding so quickly to this incident.

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