Bales destroyed in “suspicious” fire at Black Isle Showground

A number of hay bales have been destroyed in a “suspicious” fire at the Black Isle Show ground.

Police have appealed for information after the six bales were destroyed within a barn at the site in Muir of Ord on Saturday.

Firefighters from Beauly and Inverness were called to the showground on Saturday at around 3.55pm.

A spokeswoman for the fire service said that six “large, round bales” which were stacked in a barn had been destroyed.

Firefighters used breathing apparatus, two hosereel jets and cutting gear to extinguish the blaze, leaving the scene at 4.45pm.

A police spokeswoman said that the fire was thought to have been started between 3.30pm and 4pm.

She added: “Police are keen to hear from anybody who may have seen someone acting suspiciously in the area between the given times.

“Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”