An Aberdeen minister has been left dismayed after a pile of old tyres was dumped outside his historic church by fly-tippers.
More than 20 unwanted tyres have been scattered in the car park of the Newhills Parish Church in Bucksburn, causing problems for people who need to park outside the building.
Reverend Hugh Wallace presides over the place of worship, which dates back to 1830, and says the unwanted junk has caused the congregation “a great deal of inconvenience”.
Rev Wallace said: “That certainly isn’t where these tyres should be left.
“Now we are having to make arrangements for them to be removed, as they are an inconvenience for people needing to park at the church for services.
“We are hoping that we will be able to remove them free of charge, but that means finding someone with the right transport to take them to a disposal site.
“We would not want this to be repeated, as we really need the car park to be clear.”
Aberdeen City Council recently published figures advising that it clears an average of 446 illegally dumped items per month.
The authority describes fly-tipping as “unsightly and detrimental to the environment, as well as an offence”.
Residents across the city have voiced outrage about debris such as mattresses, electronic equipment and cans being left discarded in public spots.
Bucksburn and Newhills Community Council is eager to track down those responsible for the latest act.
Members believe the same culprits to be behind another fly-tipping incident at the same spot two years ago.
Charlie Shepherd, said: “This isn’t the first time that this has happened at the church car park.
“It is a popular spot where people can sit and eat their lunch while looking out over the countryside, it doesn’t need this eyesore.”
Community Council members have asked that anyone with information on the culprit contact the Press and Journal, which will relay the details to the group.
