Controlled explosion carried out on two bombs discovered in Strathpeffer

Two devices – believed to be unexploded bombs – have been found in the grounds of a property in the Highlands.

Police received a report that two ordnances were found in the grounds of a property during construction work.

The area was sealed off and bomb disposal experts were called to the scene.

It is understood the ordnances were found in or near to the grounds of the Ben Wyvis Hotel.

The area was sealed off by police before a bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion.

A police spokesman said: “Around 2.30pm on Wednesday, police were called to Main Street, Strathpeffer, following the discovery of two ordnance items in the grounds of a property.

“The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended and the items were removed, before a controlled explosion took place. The area was cleared around 10.15pm.”

The bomb disposal team were seen taking the bombs away from the scene.