“Fruit farm workers living in 'damp' and 'unsafe' caravans”

Some fruit farm workers are living in damp, overcrowded and unsafe caravans, according to a charity supporting them.

BBC Scotland News has seen a video filmed at JP Gray & Son, near Carnoustie in Angus, that appears to show a wet carpet, a leaking toilet and mouldy window frames.

One worker told us there were five people in his caravan and the conditions were "terrible" and "cold".

JP Gray & Son is part of Angus Growers which said the farm acknowledges this should not have happened and it is working to strengthen reporting and resolution…

One worker from Central Asia – who has asked not to be identified - told BBC Scotland News that at one point earlier this year there were five people living in his caravan and he was paying more than £60 per week.

"In the caravans it was terrible, cold," he said.

"Coming from work, we were putting on hats. We were sleeping in sweaters… with trousers and socks on."…

JP Gray did not respond directly to BBC Scotland News' questions but a spokesperson for Angus Growers said accommodation was inspected weekly and the issues shown in the video did not meet the standard it expects…