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Discovery Of Galloway Hoard: detectorist finds £1.98 million Viking treasure; research reshapes era

In 2014, a metal detector enthusiast stumbled upon an extraordinary Viking-age hoard in Scotland. This remarkable find consists of over one hundred exquisite gold and silver artefacts, dating back to around AD 900 and hailing from various regions. National Museums Scotland successfully purchased the hoard for nearly two million pounds,…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Two key Scottish nature sites in charitable ownership for first time in 320 years

TWO islands off Scotland’s east coast are in charitable ownership for the first time in 320 years, in a bid to safeguard their “awe-inspiring”…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9

British Museum raises £3.5m to save heart pendant linked to Henry VIII’s marriage to Catherine of Aragon

The 24-carat artefact was found by a metal detectorist in a Midlands field

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Historic shipwreck exposed by storms on Scottish island to be preserved in tank

A HISTORIC shipwreck discovered on a Scottish island following winter storms is to be preserved in a freshwater tank ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2024

Date set for inquiry to decide takeover of dilapidated pier

The long running saga over the ownership of Weston's Birnbeck Pier is now in its final stages

Bristol Post · Jul 11, 2023

National Portrait Gallery unveils plan to share historic £50m painting between two countries

The historic masterpiece is one of the earliest great portraits of a person of colour

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2023