Man Caught Photographing School Children In Scotland! - Police Claim No Offence Occurred. Parents at Elrick Primary School in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, are deeply upset after finding out a man was spotted taking photographs of the children playing in the playground during lunchtime on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The head teacher at the school, Carol Irvine sent a letter to families apologising for the delay in informing them, admitting an earlier email would have eased parent anxieties. She confirmed staff at Elrick Primary School spotted the individual followed protocol, a member of staff confronted the individual, ensured the images were deleted and reported the matter to police. Police officers attended the Rowan Drive area around 12:10pm following reports of concerning behaviour. After enquiries, they concluded no criminality was established and no offence had occurred. Local officers continue to engage with Elrick Primary School and the community. No physical description of the man has been released publicly by Police Scotland or Elrick Primary School. Families are now pushing for urgent security upgrades, including a perimeter fence around the open school site at Rowan Drive, which sits near public paths. Aberdeenshire Council has rejected the idea, stating it's not policy to install fencing unless specific risks are identified. Elrick Primary School is close to the Hampton by Hilton hotel in Westhill, which has housed asylum seekers since 2023. Parents online claims and social media posts directly link the photographer to the hotel but there has been no official confirmation from Police Scotland, Elrick Primary School or Aberdeenshire Council linking the man to the hotel. #UKNews #CrimeNews #Scotland