Fire at historic Old Mill Inn in Aberdeenshire was deliberate say police probing blaze

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Scots hotel was started deliberately. Smoke was seen billowing from the roof of the former Old Mill Inn in Maryculter, Aberdeenshire, on Monday afternoon.Fire crews raced to the scene as four appliances were sent to deal with the building that was well alight.It is understood the former pub is about 200 years old and has previously been reported as one of Aberdeenshire's “historic” buildings.The hotel was completely gutted by the blaze - and while a joint enquiry with the Police and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is ongoing, cops have announced tonight that the fire is believed to have been started deliberately.Police in Aberdeenshire are appealing for information and potential dashcam footage following a fire at The Old Mill Inn on South.