Attempted break-ins at famous Scots castle
Police are appealing for information following two attempted break-ins at Dunnottar Castle – the former home of the Scottish Crown Jewels – near Stonehaven at the weekend.
The incidents happened between 4.30 pm on Frida Nothing was stolen from the medieval castle, however both the door and lock have been damaged.
Con stable Melissa McDonald from Stonehaven Police said ," I am appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and seen anything suspicious to get in touch.
"The castle is of historical importance to both the local area and Scotland in general, and in this instance the door and lock have been damaged.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 and quoting incident number 1772 of 9 January 2021
The medieval castle located in the nor th- east of Scotland near Stonehaven has ruins dating back to the 15 th and 16 th century and had to close its doors with immediate effect on December 16 2020 due to tighter lockdown restrictions.
The castle used to be home to the Crown Jewels of Scotland–the crown, sword and sceptre, the oldest Royal Regalia in Britain –- after they were moved there for safekeeping following the coronation of Charles II in the mid 17th century.
In the 17 th century, six women were linked to an audacious plot to remove the Honours of Scotland from Dun not tar Castle in a pledge to throw the jewels into the sea rather than let them fall into English hands through Oliver Cromwell's invading army.