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The bones were found to have been gathered from different places and deposited on the hill over time

The bizarre mystery over bones found in wake of Arthur's Seat wildfire

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service personnel were called to reports of an explosion at North Muirton Industrial Estate.

Perth industrial estate fire 'not suspicious', say police

The fire broke out at around 10am

Child and four adults rescued after roof destroyed in Edinburgh fire

SFRS share images of the scene of the ongoing wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park

Cairngorms wildfire: Warning another blaze could happen this year

Fire crews tackle derelict building blaze in Glasgow city centre

‘Business as usual’ in Edinburgh as Princes Street reopens

The site of the Princes Street fire

Princes Street to reopen on Saturday seven weeks after fire

SNP MP Lara Bird

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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) urged people to avoid the area

Residents told to close windows as crews tackle fire in Aberdeen

West Coast Wellness, near Otter Ferry

Hay's Way: Wellness, a shark up close and the Mull of Kintyre test

Neal Allen of HNH

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Disposable barbecues have been banned following a series of devastating wildfires.

Disposable BBQ ban after devastating Cairngorms wildfire

Firefighters in Scotland have warned of the ‘creaking’ service as gaps in staffing lead to soaring overtime bills and rising number of absences. PIC: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Firefighters: 'Everyone should be alarmed' at state of service

Should low-risk prisoners help tackle wildfires in Scotland? Karyn McCluskey

Princes Street has been closed since the fire on July 9

Delay to re-opening of Princes Street wouldn't happen in Manchester Stephen Jardine

Workmen inspect the facade of the former Debenhams store in Princes Street four weeks after fire gutted part of the building

John Swinney social media posts failed to mention Princes Street fire

Newhailes House & Gardens in Musselburgh was evacuated today after a fire broke out in a nearby field.

East Lothian attraction evacuated after fire breaks out nearby

Council leader Jane Meagher (left) with Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth in Princes Street

Council chief condemns FM's 'shameful' lack of response on Princes St

Bus congestion on George Street

New bus diversions to ease rush hour gridlock on George Street

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SFRS share images of the scene of the ongoing Cairngorms wildfire

Residents warned to close windows as Cairngorms fire changes direction

The former Debenhams store in Princes Street was extensively damaged in the July 9 fire.

Scale of task following Princes Street fire is spelled out

Work is under way to secure the facade of the fire-ravaged former Debenhams store

Scottish Government to offer financial aid over Princes Street fire

The Jacobite train crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct, which operator West Coast Railways had said was threatened by the cost of safety improvements. (Photo by West Coast Railways)

Calls to change Harry Potter train engine over wildfire fears

The former Debenhams building from the rear, showing the extent of the fire damage

Princes Street closure will last for at least another three weeks

The historic grand staircase appears to have survived intact

Historic features of building survived Princes Street fire

The fire-ravaged former Debenhams store on Princes Street

Council 'disappointed' by lack of Union Corner-style fire support

Trams are currently suspended between Newhaven and the city centre

Council considering moving trams by road to enable Leith service

Helicopters have been tackling the devastating wildfire.

Cairngorms wildfire 'undoubtedly' started by humans

The wildfire near Nethy Bridge.

Evacuated residents return as Cairngorms 'major incident' downgraded

A ranger at Historic Environment Scotland has issued concerns that a "very rare" habitat of the Northern Brown Argus butterfly which calls Holyrood Park home may have been severely damaged by the recent wildfire on Salisbury Crags

'Very rare' butterfly colony may have been damaged in recent wildfire

Smoke rises from the wildfire near Nethy Bridge on Friday hours before First Minister John Swinney made a formal request to the Ministry of Defence fo for aerial support to help tackle the blaze, which started on Wednesday, July 15.

First Minister requests military support to fight Cairngorms wildfire

Smoke rising near Nethy Bridge on Saturday during the wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park, which has been declared a major incident. PIC: Sandy McCook

Wildfire: Residents 'upset and angry' amid 'apocalyptic' scenes

General view of the wildfire in the Cairngorms.

Cairngorms wildfire evacuations continue as major incident declared

A general view of a wildfire in Cairngorms National Park

Major incident due to Cairngorms wildfire as hundreds evacuated

Princes Street has been closed since the fire on July 9

Transport boss says he'd knock down fire-hit building to reopen road

Firefighters remain at the scene of the Cairngorms as hotspots continue to flare more than a week after the blaze broke out . PIC: Rachel Keenan/PA Wire

Visitors urged to stay away from popular Cairngorms spots this weekend

Princes Street has been closed since July 9

Calls for 'more urgency' in reopening city centre after fire

Architect launches campaign for full rebuild of Glasgow School of Art

Wildfire warnings in Scotland extended

Firefighters on day three of the Cairngorms wildfire

Swinney to visit Cairngorms as questions over wildfire response grow

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Clan heirlooms at heart of Loch Lomond Arms re-design by Russell Sage
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The flames could be seen just metres from Queen's Drive, which was later closed as the fire escalated

Heritage body's sadness at third Holyrood Park wildfire in 12 months

Watch: Plane passengers gasp as huge fire takes hold at Arthur's Seat

The fire overnight from the roof of Summerhall

In pictures: Huge fire on Salisbury Crags lights up sky overnight

The SFRS said they will likely remain at the site of the fire for 'a couple of days'

Firefighters to remain at Holyrood Park blaze 'for a couple of days'

Firefighters worked through the night to battle a blaze at Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh

Fire crews battle Holyrood Park blaze through night

Firefighters tackling the Cairngorms wildfire

'Significant progress' in tackling Cairngorms wildfire

Firefighters on day three of the Cairngorms wildfire

Wildfires are burning now: Scotland needs a dedicated aerial response

A helicopter carrying water tackles the wildfire burning near Nethy Bridge in Cairngorms National Park in north-east Scotland (Jane Barlow/PA)

Cairngorms: 'Unpredictable' blaze creating 'treacherous' conditions

Princes Street has been cordoned off while firefighters battle a huge blaze

Council wipes £16,000 in business rates for Princes Street fire shops

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth during a visit to the site of the fire in Union Street, Glasgow, ahead of the roads reopening

Glasgow Central looking ‘fantastic’ as area fully reopens after fire

Those assisting with the wildfire said they are still trying to contain it

Cairngorms fire: Helicopters assist as water pumped from Loch Morlich

Firefighters spend third day tackling wildfire

One of two rare Jacobite era pistols representing a "tumultuous" period of Scottish history which are to be reunited for the first time in more than 30 years in a new exhibition, Tartan & Turmoil: The Angus Jacobite Story, in Montrose

Two rare Jacobite era pistols reunite in town once loyal to the cause

Firefighters near Ryvoan Bothy in Cairngorms National Park. Photo credit RSPB Scotland/PA Wire

Scotland 'must act now' as threat of 'wildfire disaster' looms

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