A FUNFAIR which was feared would attract “bampots with their buckie” got underway in Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).

Fairground operator Michael Stirling has brought a variety of rides at Rosyth Public Park, and will stay until Sunday.

Mr Stirling has previously pledged “no mess and no drinking” at the funfair, and that if locals weren’t happy after two days, he would pack up and leave.

Hundreds of users on the What’s Happening Rosyth Facebook page had called for the fair to be reintroduced, and although Rosyth Community Council had concerns, they’ve now given it their backing.

Community council chair Gordon Duff told the Press, “Everybody was fairly united in wanting the fair to come but the gripe was where it was going to be.

“We’re still not too happy with the site that’s been chosen but we’re happy for the fair to go ahead.

“We raised our concerns with council officers and the police.

“But they came back and said they had no qualms with the funfair in the park, and that’s why we’re happy to go ahead.

“Mr Stirling also gave us reassurances that there would be security and no drinking allowed, and that it would be fenced off.

“Our main concern is anti-social behaviour, with people drinking too much and being a public nuisance.

“We’ve put a wee message up on the What’s Happening Rosyth Facebook page asking people to behave themselves.

“He does have his own security and we have to hope the police the police back us up if anybody gets ejected – I think we will get a prompt response.” The community council had raised fears over the size of the public park and the impact of the funfair on the site.

Mr Duff added, “The social work office use the site for parking, there’s football on most evenings and people park their cars there.

“We were also a bit worried about the environmental impact and the bins down there being emptied.

“There were one or two other areas I would have picked – Primrose Lane or the Fleet Grounds or even behind the old Dollytown.

“But in fairness to Mr Stirling, the Parkgate site will allow him to get as much business as he can, and he’s got more chance of attracting people rather than at the dockyard or Camdean or Dollytown.

“The other thing with the funfair previously was the ruts in the grass because of the wagons. Twice previously we had heavy rainfall and it took a lot to repair, so hopefully it stays dry.” News of the funfair’s return was welcomed this week on the What’s Happening Rosyth site.

Shelley Yallop said, “Looking forward to taking the wee one. Rosyth needs more fun!” Stuart Donnelly advised, “Without doubt the success and consideration of having the fair returning is very much in the hands of the people of Rosyth and surrounding areas, it’s down to you to ensure the fair runs without drawing attention to itself for the wrong reasons, if ever there was a time to stand up and be counted this is it, play your part and help make this event a success.” Rona Paton issued a reminder, “To all parents, let’s try to keep it fun for the wee ones.” However, not everyone was pleased.

Amy Leigh Walters wrote, “Great, that equals more noise at night... not great when you live next to Parkgate centre!”