Sporran History

Image copyright Abbotsford Trust Image caption The sporran is believed having been extracted from Abbotsford House near Melrose on Sunday

A sporran which belonged to Scots people hero Rob Roy happens to be taken from historical home of Sir Walter Scott.

It absolutely was part of a collection of historic artefacts gathered by Scott and displayed at newly-refurbished Abbotsford home near Melrose.

Scott - who penned a famous novel about Rob Roy - also had their gun, sword and dirk in the collection.

a statement from Police Scotland said the theft occurred a while between Sunday and Tuesday.

"With regret, we could make sure an object connected with Rob Roy is stolen from Sir Walter Scott's armour at Abbotsford, " said a statement from Abbotsford Trust.

"The theft had been reported into authorities on its development, and we will make sure you help authorities Scotland with regards to enquiries.

"We believe the theft took place in the early morning of Sunday 21 September, additionally the sporran has been forcibly ripped through the wall surface."

It really is among many things at Abbotsford home concerning Rob Roy, and contains been referred to as a "precious bit of people record".

"it is crucial that people retrieve this crucial artefact and preserve the stability of Scott's collection for generations to come and thus we urge people to and come ahead with any information that can help us recuperate it, " said the trust.

"this will be an original item therefore very hard to place a precise commercial price on, nonetheless it has much historic relevance and it is a very important part of the selections here at Abbotsford and so significantly appreciated by united states."