iStockAn investigation has been launched by police after the final resting place of Robert Burns was damaged in Dumfries.
Scotland’s national poet is buried in a mausoleum in the graveyard of St Michael’s Church on St Michael’s Street.
Officers were alerted to damage caused to the Burns Mausoleum within the grounds between 4pm and 6pm on Tuesday.
Born in 1759, he died in 1796 and was initially buried in a small grave in the churchyard.
Fans of Burns raised money for a more impressive mausoleum, which his remains were moved to in 1817.
Police Scotland is urging anyone with information to come forward.
“This Mausoleum is a significant part of the history of Robert Burns in Dumfries, and given his status as Scotland’s National Bard, any information about this crime would be appreciated,” a spokesperson for the force said.
“Police are keen to hear from anyone who saw anything untoward in and around the graveyard between these times. Contact can be made via 101, quoting reference PS-20250325-3232.”
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