Was a new Sherlock Holmes story just uncovered? (Spoiler alert: Probably not)
The story is as remarkable as it is unbelieveable: A Sherlock Holmes story authored by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, newly-discovered by a historian amongst some old belongings.
That's the incredible story put out by Walter Elliot, 80, who said he found the 1,300-word tale starring the famous detective, written as an act of charity to help a town replace an old bridge.
Mr Elliot has now unearthed a copy of the book and spotted his story "Sherlock Holmes: Discovering the Border Burghs and, by deduction, the Brig Bazaar".
He was given the 48-page pamphlet more than 50 years ago by a friend, but forgot about it until recently when he looked in the attic.
Mr Elliot was prompted to dig out the rare papers - tired together with string - and put it on display as part of an upcoming local pop-up museum.
It is believed the story - about Holmes deducing Watson is going on a trip to Selkirk - is the first unseen Holmes story by Doyle since the last was published over 80 years ago.
Elliot said the story was written as a way to help raise money for the replacement of a bridge in Selkirk.
But many people are saying this isn't an authentic story from Doyle's pen—like renowned Sherlock Holmes expert Mattias Boström.
