giving wild camping a bad name....

[gerry mcg]

this appeared on twitter last night - motorcyclists setting up camp at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge in the West Highlands.
WTF is wrong with these people. its behaviour like this that gives wild camping a bad name and will lead to more restrictions.
we all need to be careful and respectful when wild camping...
I assume they got on the booze after pitching up - hence why the police were unable to move them on on the spot.

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[chaser]

If they keep it clean and cause no trouble , looks ok to me.

 

[JJ]

What harm are they doing?


JJ

 

[Realist]

Been up there very nice spot and fantastic views specially when the sun sets against the memorial.

 

[Diabalo]

I can't see any harm either, they could be ex forces doing a tour.

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[Carolyn and Kev]

Looks like they are causing no harm at all? Proper bikers dont drink heavy the night before a ride next day...

Kev

 

[Cess P]

this appeared on twitter last night - motorcyclists setting up camp at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge in the West Highlands.
WTF is wrong with these people. its behaviour like this that gives wild camping a bad name and will lead to more restrictions.
we all need to be careful and respectful when wild camping...
I assume they got on the booze after pitching up - hence why the police were unable to move them on on the spot.

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If you read the RM Charities website you will see the reason they're there. Making assumptions often leads us to the wrong conclusion.

I don't think booze will be the reason a copper hasn't moved on a few Royals...

 

[Stealaway]

Twitter - oh boy I can't wait until it hits Facebook. They love to make sordid pre judgement's.

 

[WillH]

They won't be there tonight, not with the forecast we've got.

 

[joe and sue]

Media wind up, again,
Running out of proper news now that people can go out, so need someone to pick on
Joe

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[GROMIT69]

Perhaps they are there to stop the monument being defaced by certain other BRITISH people

 

[joe and sue]

Perhaps they are there to stop the monument being defaced by certain other BRITISH people

Nice one !, did not think of that aspect, must be losing it !!
Joe

 

[PeteH]

IF, all they do is kip overnight, salute those who gave all saving the current crop of snowflakes backsides, and move on leaving no trace of their presence. The Good luck to them!.

 

[My Dog Likes Fishing]

Looks fine to me killjoy. As long as they leave as they found not a problem. Good luck to them wish I was there.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Ohh the irony of twitter.

Im guessing when the commandos had marched most of the day on route to engagement they would pitch up for the night.

Just like those at the memorial.

Are those camped there ex forces

There are some total nobs on social media especially twatter

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[Langtoftlad]

Reading that Twitter link
Seems that people were upset, not because of the Wild Camping, but because their tents are possibly pitched on ground where ashes have been scattered.

 

[34127]

Ohh the irony of twitter.

There are some total nobs on social media especially twatter

Surely it can't be worse than fakebook.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Surely it can't be worse than fakebook.

I’ll not bother to try and find out.

 

[34127]

Reading that Twitter link
Seems that people were upset, not because of the Wild Camping, but because their tents are possibly pitched on ground where ashes have been scattered.

Would the ashes not be scattered in the Garden of Remembrance.

 

[Silver-Fox]

Would the ashes not be scattered in the Garden of Remembrance.

Think it would depend on climatic conditions

Forces humour please no one take the hump

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[9526]

Motorhome fun checklist........

False allegations (check)
Jumping to incorrect conclusions (check
casual racism (check)
Use of the term “Snowflakes” (check)

 

[gerry mcg]

camping on an area designated for the spreading of ashes of soldiers... classy

 

[34127]

camping on an area designated for the spreading of ashes of soldiers... classy

Were they camping in the garden of remembrance

 

[Grianan]

Whatever the motivation, ScotGov have stated today that camping with tents is not yet allowed.

We can’t pick and choose who we criticise or we’ll end up with one rule for our cronies and one for the rest of the plebs ...

 

[nicholsong]

It still raises questions of toilet arrangements, especially in the minds of objectors.

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[Grianan]

 

[Tykatem]

Pete

 

[Jim]

What harm are they doing?

Immeasurable harm if they are ignoring rules in place for the benefit of everyone... and getting away with it.

They are causing untold hurt to loved ones, If they are sleeping, peeing, on the ground used to scatter ashes of the fallen.

If neither of the above apply and they leave the place tidier than they found it, I agree, what harm are they doing?

 

[34127]

If you visit the memorial and read the messages and heart breaking stories in the garden of remembrance then I don't see how anyone could consider abusing the area.

 

[Podney]

What harm are they doing?


JJ

Only time will tell.
However,whether one believes the answer may depend on ones pre conceived opinions.

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