Appeal following wilful fire in Ashgill
Detectives are appealing for information following a wilful fire-raising in Ashgill.
The incident was reported around 1.55am on Sunday, 16 November, 2025, when a recreational ground was set on fire on Ashgillhead Road.
The fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and no injuries were reported.
Enquiries so far have shown a black hatchback style vehicle leaving the scene at the time of the incident.
Detective Constable Alex Murray said: “Fortunately, no one was injured during this incident, but it has left considerable damage.
“I am appealing to anyone in the area who has private CCTV or dash-cam footage to review this and see if it has captured anything of significance that could assist with our enquiries.
“Additionally, anyone who saw a black hatchback style vehicle in the area around the time of the incident is asked to contact officers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0492 of 16 November, 2025. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
