AN appeal has been launched after a caravan was set on fire near a Peeblesshire farm.

Police are seeking any witnesses who were in the area near West Loch Farm, just off the A703 between 3.45pm and 8pm on Saturday, August 11, to help with enquiries.

Officers believe the caravan, which was parked near the main farm road, was set on fire deliberately.

Anyone who has any information regarding the incident is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 4095 of August 11.

Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their anonymous online form at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/