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Flasher with camera 'exposes himself' in grounds of National Trust Scots country mansion
The incident took place in the grounds of Haddo House in Aberdeenshire this afternoon.
Police are hunting a man who exposed himself while carrying a camera in the grounds of a National Trust for Scotland country mansion.
On Wednesday, August 13 at around 1.15pm, a man was spotted exposing himself in the grounds of a Haddo House in Methlick near Ellon.
Haddo House, designed in 1732, is one of Scotland's grandest Palladian-style country mansions, which was built for entertaining - regularly playing host to royalty and dignitaries across the centuries.
The man, who was carrying a camera, is described as being white, in his 50s, of heavy build, with grey receding hair and wearing a black t-shirt.
Police Scotland have increased patrols in the area as they carry out extensive enquiries.
Sergeant Josh Kinnaird is appealing for witnesses to come forward. He said: 'We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this man to contact us.
"Officers will be in the area of Haddo House and anyone with concerns or information can approach these officers.
'You can also contact police on 101 quoting incident 1781 of 13 August, 2025."
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: "Officers are appealing for information following a report of an indecent exposure in Aberdeenshire.
"Around 1.15pm on Wednesday, 13 August, 2025 a man was seen exposing himself in the grounds of a country house in Methlick near Ellon.
"He is described as being white, in his 50s, of heavy build, with grey receding hair and wearing a black t-shirt and carrying a camera.
"Extensive enquiries have been carried out and are ongoing and increased patrols will be in the area."
We previously reported, in a separate incident, that Police have launched an investigation after a man 'exposed himself' in Glasgow while filming for the new Spider-Man movie was underway.
The shocking incident happened on Bothwell Street, on the afternoon of Tuesday August 5 amid the blockbuster shoot in the city centre.
Officers have said inquiries are ongoing but have not released any further details.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers are investigating reports of a man exposing himself in the Bothwell Street area of Glasgow on the afternoon of Tuesday, 5 August, 2025.
'Enquiries are ongoing.'
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