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TRAVELLERS have set up camp near a popular Scots beauty spot for the second time in a year – despite residents forking out hundreds of pounds to stop them.
Caravans appeared at Huly Hill in Newbridge, Edinburgh, on Monday afternoon as the encampment was set up.
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Piles of trash were left scattered when the group set up camp last July Credit: Alan Simpson
Locals were left furious after discovering the piles of rubbish left behind Credit: Alan Simpson
It is the site of the Standing Stones and a 3,000-year-old ancient cairn, which dates back to the Bronze Age.
By Tuesday morning, eleven caravans had set up on the ancient site despite efforts to stop them.
The Newbridge and Ratho Station Community Association had forked out hundreds of pounds to install concrete barriers after the area was trashed by two groups of travellers last year.
Council crews had to pick up piles of rubbish, bin bags, fridges, tyres and even human waste after the groups were moved on by Sheriff Officers.
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Locals also claimed rodents were tearing into bags of food left behind by the groups.
But despite the new barriers, it is claimed the new group broke through a fence to gain access to the site.
Photos of the new encampment show multiple caravans, motors and gas canisters at the historic site, which is described by Historic Environment Scotland as being of national importance.
The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that officers will be visiting the site tomorrow.
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In July last year, we told how residents of the village were left furious after discovering the mess left around the area when travellers last set up camp.
Gus MacKerracher, who is a member of the Newbridge Association, slammed the group’s actions.
At the time, he said: “We’re all absolutely disgusted.
“Food bags have been burst open, seagulls and rodents have spread more mess everywhere while trying to get into them.
“Everything has been left in these big piles for about 50 yards. It’s trailer loads of rubbish.
“They’ve left fridges, tyres and bits of fence that were broken off so they can get in.
“Some people were even defecating in the woods.”
He added: “We just want to stop this kind of thing from happening.
“The area is very popular with dog walkers and everyone local respects it.”
Eleven caravans had set up on the ancient site despite concrete blocks being put up to stop them Credit: THE SCOTTISH SUN