Black Isle adventure park owner appeals to public after break-in
It's understood the incident at Wildwoodz took place over the weekend
Last updated 2nd Feb 2022
The owner of a Highland outdoor adventure venue says she's been left feeling "sick" following a break-in.
Charlie Stewart from Wildwoodz says they've had their reception door broken into, door handles from their holiday cabins ripped off and money from their Mikeysline Donation box stolen.
Images show glass left shattered across the floor and a charity pot which appears to be tampered with.
It's understood the incident took place over the weekend, with anyone who may have relevant dash cam footage being urged to get in touch.
Charlie explained how they've been left feeling "uncomfortable" since finding out what happened yesterday morning.
She said: "It was horrible, we live in such a lovely part of the Highlands and it’s really weird to think that someone has gone into Wildwoodz with the thought of damaging and stealing
“It’s very uncomfortable to think that someone has gone down and caused so much damage that it is going to take us so much time and cost us so much to fix.
“Even though we’re insured, the excess is not small.
“From what they’ve actually stolen, they’ve caused so much more damage than what they’ve gained from it.
“We’ve got people staying in the cabins this weekend who are also booked in for activities.
“If we have to cancel them, not only are we also losing the money from the cabin booking we’re also loosing money from the activities as well."
She also explained how they raised money for mental health support charity Mikeysline at a recent event, but all their donations were taken.
Charlie added: “It’s Mikeysline, a charity that’s in so many of our hearts in the Highlands, and especially in the Black Isle.
“For them to have trodden on it taken the money out, that makes me feel sick."
Police Scotland have confirmed they are looking into the matter.
A spokesperson said: “Officers received report of damage and theft from a premises near Munlochy around 11.30am on Tuesday, 1 February, 2022.
"Enquiries are ongoing."