FORENSIC tests are being carried out on human remains that have been found in the Borders.
The discovery in a wooded area on the outskirts of Gordon in Berwickshire was made about 5.40pm on Sunday by a member of the public.
A police cordon has been thrown around the area and officers haven’t confirmed the sex of the remains or how long they may have been in the woods.
A spokesman for Police Scotland said : “Inquiries are underway to identify the remains and determine the circumstances surrounding the death.”