Police have issued a stern warning to idiot bikers who have been racing around the grounds of a British Army training centre.
Officers say substantial damage has been caused on the Ministry of Defence property at Barry Buddon Camp near Carnoustie, Angus, in recent weeks.
Scramblers, beach buggies and scooters have been seen in the area despite strict laws forbidding the use of any vehicles on the land.
Unexploded bombs are often found at the site which is used for training members of the British Army.
Police Scotland said: “There has been substantial damage caused to Ministry of Defence property, such as shooting ranges and safety gates.
“The public should also be aware that there are often unexploded devices found in the area which also pose a risk to their own safety.
“There are currently signs in place at both entrances to the Barry Buddon Camp reminding the public that it is an offence to take any unauthorised vehicles onto the land there, so taking scramblers and quad bikes etc is strictly prohibited.
“When red flags are down or red lamps are not displayed at night, local byelaws allow access to the camp by foot, bicycle or horse only, but those doing so must stick to the roads, path and tracks there.
“The public are also reminded that there are CCTV cameras on the site which can be used in the prosecution of offenders.”
They added: “Barry Buddon is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a European Site of conversation.
“These are areas of land and water that are considered best represent our natural heritage in terms of their plants, animal, rocks and landforms.
“Using a scrambler or similar on these areas causes damage to the plants and animals.
“Not only is this a criminal offence, it is also a breach of many byelaws in relation to damaging a conservation area.”
