A COASTAL road could be closed for the rest of the week following the discovery of human remains at the entrance to Gosford House on Sunday evening.

Police were alerted to the discovery by a member of the public at the estate, which is on the outskirts of Longniddry.

The A198 has been closed between Longniddry and Aberlady since the discovery.

Experts are working on the recovery of the remains and a detailed examination of the area is now taking place.

East Coast Buses highlighted a diversion on their website and said: "Services 124 and X24 are unable to serve the A198 between Longniddry Lyars Road and Aberlady High Street due to an ongoing road closure for up to five days.

"Buses are being diverted from Longniddry Main Street via the B1377, Ballencrief Crossroads and the A6137 to Aberlady in both directions.

"Due to increased traffic on this diversion buses may also be subject to delays."

Yesterday (Monday), Detective Superintendent Pat Campbell said: "We are in the very early stages of this investigation, to recover the remains, identify the deceased and inform their family, and establish the circumstances of the death.

"The recovery will be a painstaking process and officers and scientific experts will be in the area doing this work over the coming days.

"I would not wish to cause any unnecessary distress to families or anyone who is waiting for news of a missing loved one, and my officers will be in contact with the next of kin of any person who becomes relevant to the investigation.

"The area where the remains have been found, including the A198, will remain cordoned off whilst we conduct our inquiries and I would like to thank the public for their patience during this time."