Vandalism at a Broughty Ferry beauty spot has led to further calls for the introduction of CCTV to curb anti-social behaviour.
Under-age drinking and fire raising at Barnhill Rock Garden on the Esplanade has been reported over the past week by concerned residents.
Vandals have targeted the area and held drinking sessions, with hundreds of booze bottles being left for volunteers to clear up.
Ann Taylor, vice-chairman of the Friends of Barnhill Rock Garden, said there had been serious problems every weekend during April.
“We go down every Monday morning to clear up the mess left behind,” Ann said.
“So far we have had to clear up garden chairs and waste bins which have been set on fire.
“Fires have also been set close to the conifer trees as well as on grassy areas beside the toilet block and the new building where we have our HQ.
“In one weekend alone we picked up 160 alcohol bottles.”
Ann added: “Most upsettingly of all, we have also been told by people living in nearby streets that they have been having…
