Investigation underway after bones found at Pollock Halls

A police investigation is underway after bones were found in the grounds of student halls of residence at Pollock Halls, off Holyrood Park Road, at about 14:50 yesterday afternoon.

At this time it is not known whether the bones are human remains.

The area has been cordoned off to allow for a forensic examination of the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesman said the items would undergo further examination and inquiries were ongoing.