WWII Explosives found at Nairn East Beach

Part of a Highland beach used to train troops for the D-Day landings in World War II has been shut off following the discovery of rusting explosives.

The two devices found by a member of the public at about 09:45 today were thought to have been exposed by shifting sand at Nairn's East Beach. Bomb disposal experts are heading for the scene from Edinburgh.

Nairn's beaches were used to prepare soldiers and sailors for the Allied landings in Normandy in June 1944. Military personnel were based at nearby Fort George at the time.

The remains of tanks used in the rehearsals have previously been found further east along the coast from Nairn. A Valentine tank was lost by the Royal Hussars at Culbin Forest and two others in Burghead Bay.

Northern Constabulary said a 100m (328ft) cordon was in place at East Beach. A spokesman said: "The ordnance was discovered by a member of the public in shifting sands at East Beach in the Kingsteps/Culbin area of Nairn. "A cordon remains in place and members of the public are being asked to avoid the area at this time. The area is popular with walkers and dog walkers and police are advising people not to visit that particular spot until it is made safe."

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