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Scottish mansion owners are planning legal action after their property was used for a massive house party.
They were “ disgusted ” after the police broke up a huge rave in Midlothian on the rented property around 12:20 a.m.
More than 300 people were expelled from the house while a 29-year-old man received a fixed penalty notice.
Police are now investigating the organizers of the “commercial event” for possible charges of reckless and guilty conduct and license violations.
Property owners said they were “devastated” by the events at their home.
In a statement posted on Facebook, the property owners said, “The man we dealt with seemed very nice and we went ahead with the booking and check-in.
“The reservation was to hire Kirkhill for the entire weekend. Then sadly our old neighbors contacted the owners at 1.30am Sunday morning to say there was a big rave and the police were present.
“We are seeking legal action against the organizers of this event and we are devastated as a family that our trust was broken.
“Not only that, but we feel disgusted to have to clear up the aftermath and the mess left behind.
“After all, it is our family’s home and we don’t feel safe being there after so many people.”
Several recent coronavirus clusters in Scotland have been linked to indoor gatherings, and on Friday Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon asked the public: “As we move into the weekend, think very carefully about indoor gatherings in particular.” .
She described the event in Midlothian as “completely irresponsible”.
The Prime Minister tweeted: “It is difficult to put into words how irresponsible this type of behavior is under the current circumstances. It puts people at risk and threatens our progress in getting out of lockdown. PLEASE do not attend house parties now.” .
During that weekend, the police broke up about 300 house parties and issued six notices of fixed fines.
Five of these were issued after a party at a house in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, on Saturday night, where two men were also arrested.
Deputy Police Chief Malcolm Graham said Midlothian party attendees showed “blatant disregard for regulations in place to help save lives and prevent the spread of the coronavirus.”
He added: “Further investigations are under way into what other charges can be brought, including reckless and guilty conduct.”
“Anyone attempting to stage such an event, or any party clearly breaking the law, should know that they will receive a strong response from the Scottish Police.
“I cannot emphasize enough the serious public health risk that an event of this size represents not only for those present and anyone they come in contact with, but also for the community in general and all members of the services of emergency attended “.
Councilman Stephen Curran, Chairman of the Midlothian Police Fire and Rescue Board, said: “Those roughly 300 people not only put themselves at risk of contracting coronavirus, they put residents of Midlothian and beyond at risk.
“Calling them selfish and irresponsible is an understatement.
“We realize it can be challenging to follow the lead, but if most of us can do it, so can they.
“We are working hard to prevent blockades like the ones that occur in and around Glasgow, but we need everyone to help keep Midlothian safe.”
Alison McCallum, director of public health for NHS Lothian, said it was “critical” that people not socialize normally.
Current coronavirus restrictions state that no more than eight people from a maximum of three households must gather indoors, while a temporary restriction in Glasgow, West Dunbartonshire and East Renfrewshire prohibits home visits.
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