Fury as campers leave burnt-out tent and empty beer cans at Scots beauty spot

Campers who left behind a wrecked camping site at a Scots beauty spot have been slammed over their thoughtless behaviour.

Local residents were forced to clean up the disgusting scene at Loch Tummel in Perth and Kinross, which was left behind on Saturday night.

Pictures from the site show the remains of a burnt-out tent which scorched the ground, along with discarded beer cans and plastic bottles.

The wrecked camp site needed to be cleared by local residents (supplied)

Empty beer crates could be also been seen dumped by the side of the picturesque loch.

The mess was left behind right on the banks of the water.

A local resident posted images of the damage on Facebook and called for more action on those who trash beauty spots after camping at them.

She told the Record: "I feel there needs to be a review of the outdoor access code to give the police the power to fine or prosecute those who blatantly disregard the code and controls to prevent over population of scenic spots.

Beers cans and packaging left by the banks of the loch (Supplied)

"This should help protect responsible campers and the freedoms they enjoy, as well as protect our beautiful countryside and the environment.

Located near Pitlochry, the loch gives its name to the Loch Tummel National Scenic Area (NSA).

It’s one of 40 such areas in Scotland, which have exceptional scenery and are protected against certain forms of development.

Meanwhile, firefighters were called to tackle a fire that had broken out in East Lothian woodland at the weekend.

East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers shared images of damage left in woodland after a fire got out of control at the weekend (East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers)

A large area of the ground was left badly charred by the blaze which was started despite a plea from officials to avoid naked flames due to the wildlife warning.

Sharing shocking images, East Lothian Council Countryside Rangers said: “Despite our no fires post and on-site signs, there were still people lighting fires and having BBQs in inappropriate places.

“The fire brigade were called out to one incident of a fire that had got out of control. Please do not light fires in woods or on grasslands.

“Everywhere is bone dry at the moment and there is a high risk of fires causing significant damage.”

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