Mystery Bones Unearthed Near Scotland's Arthur's Seat

A recent wildfire in Scotland's Holyrood Park led to the discovery of an unusual collection of animal bones on Crow Hill, near the iconic Arthur's Seat. The remains, consisting of various species including cattle, horse, sheep, and possibly cat, were uncovered by park rangers after the fire. Though the area is known for historic grazing, the variety and incompleteness of the bones make this find significant.

Archaeologists from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have begun an investigation into the cache. They have noted that the bones do not appear to be part of a larger archaeological feature. The exact age of the remains is yet to be determined, but specialists are preparing to conduct radiocarbon dating to shed light on their origin and why they were deposited in this location.