A few years ago, some travellers 'moved' into the overflow car park of a local tourist attraction. The gates had been locked but they lifted them off their hinges. The locals were up in arms - it's a well-to-do area with lots of B&Bs and touristy things to do. The travellers were moved on fairly quickly and haven't returned since.
I just took a walk that way and they're back. Seven caravans, several dogs, kids' play equipment, washing hung out. Looks like they've settled in nicely. I was wondering how on earth they managed to get in as the gate has a sturdy chain and padlock on it. Turns out they simply lifted it off the hinges. Again.
Part of me is thinking 'cheeky sods' but a part of me is also thinking that if the company in charge are daft enough to left it unsecured then they only have themselves to blame. What happened to 'once bitten, twice shy'? The local council's travellers' site is well known to be full to bursting, of course people are looking for a place to stop. Especially such a nice spot, right by Loch Lomond!
But on the other hand, why would you want to stop somewhere where you are clearly unwelcome and it will only cause strife and bad relations? Why subject your family to that?
Whatever the answer is, I know what's going to be front page of the local paper next week!
