A DUNFERMLINE assistant Scout leader has been rewarded for more than a decade of outstanding service. 

John Stevens, who helps the 44th Fife St. Leonard's Scout Group, was presented with the Award for Merit Medal by Group Scout Leader Tom Mitchell. 

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This award is given for outstanding service and implies keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated service over a sustained period of at least 12 years.

A spokesperson for the group added: "John is an excellent Scouter and this is thoroughly deserved!"