Police are investigating after human remains were found on the grounds of a property on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Forensics teams are examining the body parts following the discovery on Gogarstone Road, near Edinburgh Airport, on Saturday.

Police said a detailed examination was being carried out to determine the full circumstances.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Officers were called to Gogarstone Road at around 4pm on Saturday, January 9 following the discovery of human remains within the grounds of a property.

"A detailed forensic examination is now under way to establish the full circumstances surrounding this, and further updates will be provided when available."

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