'Significant damage' to shinty pitch after cars driven onto playing surface
MINDLESS motorists have been slammed by a shinty club after someone drove cars onto their playing field and caused "significant damage".
Police have also been informed of the damage and Beauly Shinty Club has expressed its "extreme disappointment" at the "thoughtlessness" of those who tore up parts of their pitch.
Appealing for witnesses to help catch the culprits, and also issuing a plea for people to respect the field, a club spokesman said: “Beauly Shinty Club is extremely disappointed to announce that some thoughtless individuals have driven cars onto our playing field, causing significant damage to the area.
"We take great pride in our club and the field we play on, and it is heart-wrenching to see this kind of destruction caused by a few reckless people.
"We also want to reassure our members and the wider community that we have informed the police of the incident, and we are working with them to identify those responsible. We encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the club or the police.
"The field at Beauly Shinty Club is a vital space for not only our players but also the wider community. We urge everyone to respect this space and to report any suspicious activity that they may see happening there. We cannot allow for this kind of damage to continue, and we need your help to prevent it from happening again.
"In conclusion, we want to remind everyone how important it is to respect public spaces and to hold those accountable for their actions. Please help Beauly Shinty Club in our efforts to keep the field safe and secure for everyone to enjoy. Together, we can make a difference.”
The police have been contacted for comment.
