It was a lovely day to be out speaking to constituents in Menstrie.

This fabulous statue of the “Foxy Boy” by Andy Scott is located in the heart of the village and represents:

Past & Present Menstrie: It features a young boy clad in modern attire—trainers and a hoodie—sitting on a stylized water wheel that pays homage to the village’s industrial past (water‑powered mills)

Fox features & buzzard: The boy has a fox’s head and tail, referencing both local wildlife and anecdotes of children once keeping foxes as pets. A buzzard is also incorporated, symbolizing birds that still nest in Menstrie woods

Links to Nova Scotia: Beneath his right hand is a maple leaf, acknowledging Menstrie’s historic connection to Nova Scotia—founded by William Alexander of Menstrie in the 1600s