POLICE have shut a stretch of road at Longniddry following the discovery of what has been described as "remains".
Traffic has been diverted from the A198 in Longniddry after the discovery was made yesterday evening outside Gosford House.
Police Scotland confirmed inquiries are ongoing and said: "Police in East Lothian are investigating following the discovery of remains around 6.30pm on Sunday.
"Officers were alerted after a member of the public made the find in an area off the A198, near to the entrance to Gosford House.
"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the origin and nature of these items."
It has now been confirmed the remains are human: read the latest here.
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