Scots castle closed after massive historic stone is stolen from wall in bizarre heist

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A probe has been launched an a Scots castle closed to the public after a massive historic stone was nicked. The bizarre theft saw huge amount of damage caused after the building block, dating back hundreds of years, was stolen from a wall at Yester Castle near Gifford in East Lothian.

Bosses have decided to close the castle off to the public due to safety concerns over the stone being removed from the wall which supports the underground vault - known as Goblin Ha'.Cops have launched a hunt for the thieves who attacked the protected structure and have warned they face a fine of up to £50,000 or six months behind bars.Shocking pictures show the missing masonry on the wall, which was abandoned as a place to live after the reformation in the