A police investigation has been launched following a “series of deliberate fires” at Carnoustie Golf Links.
Emergency services tackled four blazes in and around the Burnside Course last week.
Bushes and shrubbery were damaged on each occasion, resulting in a major clean up operation costing thousands of pounds.
When were the fires?
- Tuesday November 8 at 8:20pm on the 1st hole.
- Friday November 11 at 7:45pm and 9:15pm near the 18th tee.
- Saturday November 12 at 9:30pm on the 2nd hole.
Police said the incidents at the course are being treated as linked as they appealed to the public for information.
The recent blazes come just months after the Buddon Course was targeted.
‘How dangerous these acts have been’
A spokesman for Police Scotland said: “We are currently investigating a series of deliberate fires started in and around the Burnside Course at the Carnoustie Golf Links.
“Our colleagues at Scottish Fire & Rescue Service have attended at four fires which appear to have been started deliberately.
“Given their type and locations are being considered as linked.”
“On each occasion, damage was caused to bushes and shrubbery, and the cost of clearing up the damage has run well into four figures.
“We would like to emphasise how dangerous these acts have been, as fires can take hold and spread extremely quickly.
“If you have any information that could assist us, particularly if anyone in your household has been out on these nights and came home smelling of smoke or accelerant, please call 101 or speak to any police officer.
“Also, information can be given anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is incident 3694 of 12th November.”
