Park rangers discover 'unusual' pile of bones on iconic Scotland hill after a wildfire

An unusual grouping of bones was found near one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks — and officials aren’t sure how the bones got there.

The remains were found on Crow Hill near Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, a rise within Holyrood Park that overlooks Duddingston Loch and the Firth of Forth.

Park rangers uncovered the bones during a routine patrol after a wildfire burned part of the park in August, according to Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

The cause of the wildfire is still under investigation. Though the collection was found over the summer, officials did not disclose the discovery until November.

Once alerted, archaeologists quickly arrived to assess and remove the cache.

The curious collection of bones consists of several species, according to the HES, including “cattle, horse