Claymore stolen from Canna House
Police Scotland is appealing for information following the theft of a historic claymore sword from a museum in the Small Isles.
The sword was removed from Canna House on the Isle of Canna and is believed to have been taken sometime between Wednesday June 6 and Saturday June 9.
The seven-feet-long weapon – which dates back to the 17th century – is described as a two-handed broadsword with a double-edged blade, a wooden grip and a stamped fleur de lys.
Reporting officer Constable Neil Davies said: ‘Incidents like this are extremely unusual in the Small Isles and I can assure people we are working to establish what has happened to the sword.
‘We would like to speak to anybody with information that could help with our inquiries.
‘There is no indication that entry was forced to the museum so anybody who was at Canna House over this period may have information which could assist us.’
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference NP2758/18, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.