THERE have been 13 instances of vandalism reported at the Clickimin Broch over the last five years - including stones being removed and damage to stairs. This figure does not include damage to external floodlights at the historic Lerwick site, which tends to happen several times.
FURTHER doubts have been cast over claims that the sale of Muness Castle in Unst could come with a barony title.
An offer worth more than £180,000 for the castle and surrounding land was made last week.
Its auction listing said it was believed the castle would come with a barony title, although the buyer was advised to investigate this further.
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A Scottish barony title is an officially recognised noble title available to purchase. Barony titles are personal titles separated from the land that they formerly belonged to.
Local archivist and historian Brian Smith said there is, however, no historical record of a barony being linked to Muness.
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Source: Future Property Auctions The sale by Future Property Auctions also included 240 acres, a number of crofter s cottages, mainly in derelict condition, and barns. It is also unclear whether mining operations will be permitted on the land. The auctioneers claim that gold and copper reserves were discovered in recently commissioned geological survey. But it is unclear whether mining operations will be permitted on the land. Today the 73ft by 26ft castle retains circular towers at the north and south corners. According to the auctioneeers, the ground floor and first storey survive mostly intact with corbelling supports for small turrets on the east and west corners .
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