Torwood Castle: Police appeal launched after stones are stolen from historic castle near Falkirk
Officers have said that Torwood Castle, near the village of Torwood, is a Grade A listed building and that the walls themselves have significant historical value as it is assumed they were also built in 1566.
Sometime between July 1 and 18, 2021, a two-metre section of the stone wall which surrounds a monument at the castle was damaged, and several of its large stones were stolen.
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Hide AdFollowing the incident officers in the Forth Valley Police Division are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Sitting near Glenbervie Golf Course, the castle is made up of a central block, with a short wing attached which forms an L-shape.
According to Historic Environment Scotland, the area is now used for farm storage as the ground is overgrown and the building is derelict.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We are appealing for information after stones were stolen from a wall at Torwood Castle, Glen Road.
“The castle is owned by a charitable trust and is a Grade A listed building, dating back to around 1566; it is assumed that the wall was built around that time and is of historical value.”
If you have any information in relation to this incident, you should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1713 of July 18, 2021.
Alternatively, if you have information but would like to remain anonymous you should contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.