A HISTORIC local ruin of ‘national importance’ has been tagged with graffiti, with police issuing an appeal for information to trace those responsible.

Graffiti has reportedly been painted on Kilmahew Castle in Cardross, which dates back to around the 16th century and was home to the Napier Clan.

Originally a four-storey tower house, the remains of the building and the surrounding wooded trails are popular with walkers, with St Peter’s Seminary also located nearby.

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Police say the castle was previously free from any graffiti and given the significance of the building, they are “very concerned about the damage” and “keen to identify the person(s) responsible”.

Anyone who may have any information relating to the incident is asked to call 101 and ask for PC Brown at Helensburgh police office.

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