No further investigation of Applecross skull discovery

The human remains were found in Applecross last week

Historic human remains found in Applecross will not be examined further, according to Highland Council.

A skull and other bones were found last Wednesday while renovations were being carried out to a property in the Wester Ross village.

Police and archaeologists examined the find.

Police Scotland said that it believed the bones had been there for "hundreds of years". The building involved was thought to be 200 years old.

Highland Council said an officer from its Historic Environment Team has assessed the remains.

A spokesperson said: "We have discussed the find with Historic Scotland and as the historical context site of the find has been disturbed in the past there will be no government-funded excavation carried out.

"The matter of removal and recording of the remains now lies with the landowner, Applecross Estate."

Police said they were no longer involved with the discovery.