Mystery solved following '˜explosion' over Firth of Forth

The mystery of an explosion heard along the Forth shoreline has apparently been solved.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Mar 2018, 15:08 BST
Updated 26th Mar 2018, 15:13 BST
Barnbougle Castle on the Dalmeny EstateBarnbougle Castle on the Dalmeny Estate
Barnbougle Castle on the Dalmeny Estate

Residents along the Forth had described hearing a mystery ‘explosion’ so loud it shook the ground around them.

The incident happened at 8.50am and was reported by workers and residents in the Dalmeny and Cramond areas.

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However, it is now believed that the blast came from a quarry in Inverkeithing.

A resident who was out walking in the area got in touch with the Evening News and reported seeing a puff of smoke coming from the quarry following the reports.

Emergency services said they had no record of any call outs following the incident.

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