Human skull found during renovation work in Applecross
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The building is thought to be about 200 years old
A human skull and other bones have been found during renovation work to a property in Applecross in Wester Ross.
The find was made on Wednesday afternoon at an estate office in the village.
Police and archaeologists were called in to examine the remains. Police Scotland said it was believed the bones had been there for "number of years".
Local residents said the building where the discovery was made could be 200 years old.
A police spokesperson said: "A member of the public has contacted police after finding what they believed to be a human skull within a building at the Applecross Estate.
"The find is believed to be historic.
"It is likely to have been there for a number of years and there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances."