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Old College historical crime scene excavated

Archaeologists at the University of Edinburgh are hoping to uncover the scene of a historical unsolved crime.

Work has begun to unearth remnants of buildings which became infamous for the murder of the second husband of Mary Queen of Scots, Lord Darnley.

The remains of the buildings have been buried beneath Old College for more than 200 years.

The dig is being carried out prior to a £1m landscaping project which is being funded by a private donor....
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