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Controlled Explosion for Mortar Shells Found in Angus Glen

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was expected to carry out a controlled explosion on several 2″ mortar shells (WWII) found by a walker at Glen Doll in Angus.

Large swathes of rural Scotland were requisitioned for military use during WWI and WWII, the remote and rugged terrain seen as both a safe and challenging environment for training recruits at every level.

See: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/angus-mearns/532377/bomb-squad-called-angus-glen-active-mortar-shells-found-articleisfree/