From the Burham Observer
A group of Travellers has set up camp at a site in Boddam.
The caravans, which are thought to have arrived at the start of this week, are situated at the former airbase in the village.
The arrival of the caravans has generated an angry reaction from some residents.
One disgruntled parent commented on Facebook: “I am absolutely disgusted. My daughters go to Balmoor Gymnastics club but the classes have been cancelled due to travellers setting up camp on site of the club.
“The police say they can’t do anything becuase it isn’t a police matter and the council won’t do anything because it’s private property.
“The landlord got rid of these people less than three months ago and apparently it takes weeks and a lot of money to do this. This is not fair. How many more weeks must the children miss?
“The coaches have said it’s not safe for the girls to be going to classes due to vans and vehicles using the car park, dogs running about off leads, and not to mention the rubbish and dirty nappies lying everywhere. I’m so upset about this, as are my girls.”
When the Buchanie spoke to local residents, we were met with a mixed response.
One resident said: “I’m not very happy about the Travellers being here. The last time they were here there was a lot of noise.
“I just hope they don’t leave a mess behind them. To be honest, I hope they move on soon.”
Another resident we spoke to was more sympathetic, commenting: “I don’t mind really, as long as they don’t leave a mess when they leave.
“I wouldn’t want them staying too close to my property. But live and let live is my motto. That’s just their way of life.”
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