AN investigation has been launched by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) after a video showing a pair of Australian influencers climbing on a historic Jacobite site went viral.
Brothers Stefan and Lachlan Lamble are aiming to raise £250,000 for Cancer Research UK by running the length of the UK – from John O’Groats to Land’s End.
With their mullet hairstyles, an in-your-face on-camera style, and what appears to be a preference for Union Jack shorts, the pair – collectively known as ‘Lambros’ – have amassed a huge social media following in the UK and worldwide.
But one video during their challenge has drawn the ire of some in Scotland, with the brothers sharing a video filmed at Ruthven Barracks – a site of huge historical importance.
Situated near Badenoch in the Highlands, it is the best preserved of the four barracks built in 1719 after the 1715 Jacobite rising.
The brother can be seen climbing and running on the barracks, as well as throwing stones off of it.
One unimpressed Scot took to Reddit to post the video – which appears to have since been taken down – with the headline: “Australian influencers damaging historic Jacobite era monument for clicks and likes”.
Reddit users also widely commented their disapproval on the post on Reddit.
“As a fellow Aussie I definitely DO NOT condone this type of behaviour. Absolutely disgusting,” one user wrote.
Another added: “Honestly, I was up in Orkney a couple of summers ago and the way some people behaved around the standing stones you can get close to is insane.”
A spokesperson for Historic Environment Scotland (HES) told The National that they are aware of the incident and are investigating.
“While we appreciate their wider fundraising activity is for a good cause, our historic sites should be treated respectfully and engaged with safely,” they said.
“This is to avoid irreparable damage to the sites themselves, whether deliberate or accidental, and to avoid endangering the safety and enjoyment of others.”
The brothers have been approached for comment.
