A retired engineer and enthusiastic volunteer, John Ralph, made a remarkable discovery while participating in an archaeological dig at an ancient fort in Burghead, Moray, along the Scottish coast.

A RING believed to date back more than 1,000 years has been unearthed by a volunteer. John Ralph made the incredible find ...

A “remarkable” ring dating back at least a millennium was recently unearthed near the Scottish shore. And it wasn’t some ...

A unique ‘Celtic’ bangle, a Pictish spearbutt and a rare shipwreck are among the most ground-breaking finds of 2024 as archaeological discoveries continue to enrich Scotland’s great history.

Photo from GUARD Archaeology Sifting through the dark brown soil of southwestern Scotland, archaeologists unearthed a “rare” and “visually striking” Roman artifact. The small item ...

After unearthing the coins in November 2024, Mr Young and Ms Stephenson reported them to the unit, which assesses all archaeological finds in Scotland. “Keith and Lisa acted promptly and ...

CAPPERCLEUCH, SCOTLAND—Two amateur metal detectorists ... that were minted in the fifteenth century. They notified the archaeological authorities, who retrieved additional buried coins at ...

Local communities will be offered the chance to take part in the project. The two-year Archaeology Scotland project is being funded from a bequest left to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

"The hoard is the find of a lifetime," Stephenson said in a statement from Scotland's Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. Some of the coins were English silver groats, minted by both Henry ...

In the late 17th century, Scotland was the most literate country ... offers a rich tapestry of archaeology, history and wildlife. You will follow the passage of time, from 5000-year-old World ...

Researchers from Guard Archaeology believe the brooch could shine a light on the way people in ancient Scotland interacted with Roman soldiers guarding Hadrian's Wall. The brooch was thought to be ...

The ring has been passed on to the National Museum of Scotland’s post-excavation service for analysis. Professor of Archaeology at the university, Gordon Noble, who led the excavation ...