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A self-styled UFO expert has revealed there are about 1000 reported sightings in Scotland every year.

Malcolm Robinson last night insisted Scotland is a hotspot for strange goings on in the skies but claimed the Government are trying to cover it up.

The Scot, from Tullibody, Clackmannanshire, is the founder of Strange Phenomena Investigations and speaks at events on claims of alien visitors.

Robinson admitted 98 per cent of sightings can be explained. But he said the remaining genuine reports give cause for curiosity.

Robinson, who now lives in Hastings, said: “It’s extraordinary. Something is definitely going on in the skies above Scotland.

“Sightings are on the rise and interest in the subject is increasing. Of the roughly 1000 reports we get from Scotland every year, 10 to 20 can be be described as accurate.

“There are natural explanations for 95 per cent of them, around three per cent are test aircraft and sometimes there is rare atmospheric phenomena.

“There are several hotspots in the country – Bonnybridge is one of the best in the world.

“It’s my job to unmask frauds and prove to sceptics that this is reality.” Robinson worked alongside former Bonnybridge councillor Billy Buchanan in the 90s when sightings began in the town.

More than 300 are still reported every year and the pair have written to every Prime Minister since John Major to ask for an inquiry – without response.

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Robinson believes the Government are withholding information.

He said: “There are many sceptics and I started off as one of them. But I did research, looked at the overwhelming evidence and had my eyes opened.

“Sightings are on the rise and I am certain the British Government know what is going on.

“They have information they aren’t willing to share. The $1million question is, ‘Where are these objects coming from?’”

His book UFO Case Files of Scotland is being re-printed next month.