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Australian influencers investigated by Historic Environment Scotland over ‘disrespecting' popular site
The siblings are seeking to raise £250,000 for the charity by running from John O'Groats to Land's End in Cornwall
'EMBARRASSING' Australian influencers investigated by Historic Environment Scotland over 'disrespecting' popular site
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HISTORIC Environment Scotland is investigating claims of two influencers "disrespecting" an ancient site.
Brothers Lachlan and Stefan Lamble, from Australia, are fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
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The Lamble brothers have sparked a backlash after posting a video promoting their fundraiser
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The Australian brothers recorded themselves jumping around historic Ruthven Barracks
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One of the brothers picked up a stone and threw it
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Historic Environment Scotland has launched a probe after receiving complaints
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The siblings are seeking to raise £250,000 for the charity by running from John O'Groats to Land's End in Cornwall.
But their appeal has sparked a backlash after they shared a video from their journey online.
The brothers, known as 'Lambros', filmed themselves at Ruthven Barracks, near Kingussie in the Highlands.
The siblings recorded themselves running on top of the site's walls and one of them threw a large stone.
The ruined fort was once a Jacobite stronghold during the 1700s.
A spokesperson for Historic Environment Scotland, which manages Ruthven Barracks, said it is investigating complaints.
Dressed in novelty Union Jack shorts, bucket hat and flag, the brothers appealed to their 480,000 followers.
But their antics at the ancient site sparked a backlash from unimpressed members of the public.
One person posted: "Raising money for cancer is cool, disrespecting Scotlands heritage is not.
Another said: "What a shame. Hope they eat a few fines."
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A third wrote: "As an Aussie, this is f***ing embarrassing."
A spokesperson for Historic Environment Scotland (HES) said: 'We have been made aware of this incident and are investigating.
'While we appreciate their wider fundraising activity is for a good cause, our historic sites should be treated respectfully and engaged with safely.
"This is to avoid irreparable damage to the sites themselves, whether deliberate or accidental, and to avoid endangering the safety and enjoyment of others.'
The Lamble brothers have been contacted for comment.
