Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fire which extensively damaged a house in Dumfries and Galloway.
The blaze at Park House in Kirkcudbright was discovered at around 1pm on Tuesday.
Firefighters spent several hours tackling the flames at the 12-bedroom property, which has been unoccupied for some time.
Police said two 14-year-olds have been arrested and charged.
A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.
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