DAMAGE caused by vandals at the historic Preston Mill, which featured in the hit television series Outlander, has been estimated at £1,000.

The property, which is run by the National Trust for Scotland, was targeted at some point on Monday or Tuesday, with vandals smashing 200-year-old roof tiles and attempting to kick in the mill’s timber door.

Fraser MacDonald, the National Trust for Scotland’s visitor services supervisor for the property, near East Linton, was shocked by the vandalism.

He said: “It’s absolutely disgusting – what purpose can this utter stupidity serve?

“This is a building that’s much-loved by the people of East Lothian and by those around the world who have come to recognise it from television.

“This is an insult to all of them.

“Our charity will do what we always do and find a way to make good the damage.

“In the meantime, if anyone may have seen something, or has any helpful information, please let the police know.”

Preston Mill, which dates back to the 16th century, is one of East Lothian’s most popular heritage attractions, having appeared in numerous film and TV productions, most recently Outlander.

Last year, it was the subject of a highly successful fundraising appeal by the charity, which generated £12,000-worth of donations to repair the mill’s water wheel and which prompted a video thank-you message from Outlander star Sam Heughan.

Anyone wishing to help can make a donation to Preston Mill’s repair costs via nts.org.uk/donate