Leven Festival Gardens

Pleasant, peaceful gardens towards the east end of Leven promenade but on the opposite side of the road. On entering the garden the most striking thing is the stone memorial to the contribution that Polish Paratroopers made in the Second World War and in particular to their part in the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944.

The memorial was erected on the 20th Anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem in September 1964. This month the 70th Anniversary is being commemorated. A new memorial to mark this event is going to be unveiled in the garden later this month.

The 1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade was formed in October 1941 at Largo House, Upper Largo under the command of General (then Colonel) Sosabowski. They trained in the grounds of the house and in the surrounding district.