Valuable jewellery and paintings are stolen

Jewellery and paintings have been stolen in two highvalue house break-ins in the east of Scotland.

The first incident happened at a property in Belwood Road, Penicuik, Midlothian, on Tuesday between 12.15pm and 6.15pm.

A large quantity of jewellery, including cufflinks, necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, broaches and watches, were stolen, believed to be worth about £30,000.

In a separate incident in East Lothian, several artworks were stolen from Kippielaw Farm near East Linton between April 15-24.

One, the Piper to the 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane by JM Barclay, is valued at £10,000.