A group of individuals who are considered to be overly self-centered have caused significant damage to a 500-year-old castle wall in the Scottish Highlands. This act was done so that they could avoid getting their feet wet while exploring the area.
A local community organization in Sutherland has accused tourists of tearing down a part of Ardvreck Castle’s wall. According to officials, the historic structure was damaged in order to create a path for visitors to see the castle and take photos without having to step on wet sand.
The group, known as Historic Assynt, shared a post on Facebook stating that the event was “truly unbelievable, but it happened.” The statement mentioned that some people decided that instead of getting their feet wet, they would tear down a 500-year-old wall to create a path for themselves.
“Truly unbelievable, but it happened,” the group added. They mentioned that the wall has been repaired slightly and are currently accepting donations.
Historic Assynt urged those planning a holiday to think twice before climbing over an ancient monument for an Instagram photo. “This is our history and every time someone clambers all over it, a little more of it crumbles away. Individually, it might be small amounts but collectively Assynt’s history is disappearing.”
This incident is not the first time that vandalism has occurred at the site. Reports of theft from collection boxes and people climbing over the walls like entitled monkeys are common occurrences.
Ardvreck Castle dates back to 1490 when the land was owned by the Scottish clan, the Macleods of Assynt. It is located along the popular NC500 route, which is often referred to as “Scotland’s Route 66.” This scenic route passes through beautiful lochs, ancient castles, dramatic cliffs, and beaches.
Historic Environment Scotland has provided funding for the repairs and installed signs encouraging visitors to treat the ancient site with respect.
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