DAYS AFTER new information signs were installed at Wooers’ Alley in Dunfermline, an attempt at vandalism took place. 

As previously reported in the Press, Wooers’ Alley was once the home of the Paton family, a family well-known for their artworks.

Signs had been erected to enable visitors to the city to learn all about the Paton family and their art.

Unfortunately, after being put up on Wednesday, September 11, it was discovered by Cat Berry, the great-great granddaughter of Sir Joseph Noël Paton, just two days later that six out of the seven signs had been ripped down and stamped on.

One of the signs was irreparably damaged.

This took place just before Joseph Noël Paton: An Artist’s Life exhibition opened to the public on Saturday, September 14 at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries (DCLG).

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However, volunteer Ronnie Collins, has since rescued and reinstalled the signs, which are back on display.

The location where Wooers’ Alley Cottage once stood is now in the woods near Tesco Fire Station. It is close to an underpass which as previously reported in the Press, has been the scene of various acts of vandalism and anti-social behaviour in recent years.

Patricia Spacey, safer communities manager, said:  "Vandalism and anti-social behaviour of any kind is unacceptable and a blight on our communities.

“I would encourage anyone with concerns about this kind of behaviour to report it to Police Scotland via 101."

The signs can once again be viewed at Wooers’ Alley to learn more about the Patons.