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Parts of Edinburgh Castle has been closed to tourists after protestors reportedly caused damage to the Stone of Destiny glass case.
Three people have been arrested in connection with damage caused on Wednesday morning during a ‘small protest’.
Campaigners from This is Rigged allegedly smashed the glass case that held the Stone of Destiny on November 15.
Police raced to the scene at around 10.45am and arrested two women aged 20 and 24 years, and a 20-year-old man in connection to the damage caused.
Historic Environment Scotland told Edinburgh Live that the Crown Room and the Royal Apartments are currently closed to visitors but the rest of the Castle is open.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.45am on Wednesday, 15 November, we were called to a report of a small protest within Edinburgh Castle.
“Officers attended and two women aged 20 and 24 years, and a 20-year-old man were arrested in connection with damage caused. Enquiries are ongoing.”
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Article text for those not wanting the horrors that is that website 🙂
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Parts of Edinburgh Castle has been closed to tourists after protestors reportedly caused damage to the Stone of Destiny glass case.
Three people have been arrested in connection with damage caused on Wednesday morning during a ‘small protest’.
Campaigners from This is Rigged allegedly smashed the glass case that held the Stone of Destiny on November 15.
Police raced to the scene at around 10.45am and arrested two women aged 20 and 24 years, and a 20-year-old man in connection to the damage caused.
Historic Environment Scotland told Edinburgh Live that the Crown Room and the Royal Apartments are currently closed to visitors but the rest of the Castle is open.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.45am on Wednesday, 15 November, we were called to a report of a small protest within Edinburgh Castle.
“Officers attended and two women aged 20 and 24 years, and a 20-year-old man were arrested in connection with damage caused. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Righto, which one of you was it?