Car 'deliberately' set on fire outside property near Loch Ness

Emergency services were called after a black Renault Arkana was set ablaze at a property in the Achmony Road area of Drumnadrochit.

Car ‘deliberately’ set on fire outside property in the Highlands near Loch NessiStock

An investigation has been launched after a car was “deliberately” set on fire in the Highlands.

Emergency services were called after a black Renault Arkana was set ablaze at a property in the Achmony Road area of Drumnadrochit.

The incident happened at around 5.10am on Wednesday.

Firefighters extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported.

Officers said the fire is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing.

Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward.

Detective Constable Dugdale said: “Thankfully no one was injured as a result of this reckless act.

“We are appealing to anyone with any information or anyone who may have noticed anything suspicious around the time of the incident to please contact us.

“Additionally, if anyone has any private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage which may assist, please get in touch.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 0399 of October 15, 2025.”

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