Published Date:
02 January 2009
ROYAL security chiefs launched an investigation last night after plans of the Queen's official residence in Scotland were found near a footpath.
The drawings of the Palace of Holyroodhouse show details of the royal mews in front of the palace.
A spokeswoman for the palace said the discovery was a security breach which was being taken "very seriously".
But sources stressed the areas in the plans, which include a café, were open to the public and were not where the Royal Family would stay.
The architect's drawings were discovered by a dogwalker under a bush on a path leading to the Water of Leith, in Roseburn, Edinburgh.
It is believed the plans showed power ducts, cables and a transformer, as well as the sizes of the gardens and locations for boiler rooms, gas meters, store cupboards, kitchens and toilets. Three public entrances are highlighted and the dimensions of the stable yards and seated terrace areas are given.
A spokeswoman for the palace said: "We are currently investigating."
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Last Updated:
02 January 2009 12:31 AM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
