National Museum of Scotland25 Jun 2026Rare Iron Age treasures to go on show for first timeThe items were discovered with a young Iron Age man buried about 2,000 years ago in Alloa 25 Jun 202630 Mar 2026Bronze Age shield found in peat bog returned to Scotland for first time in over 230 yearsThe shield is one of six to feature in an exhibition on Bronze Age Scotland this summer.30 Mar 202611 Feb 2026Ancient Roman altars found in Scotland to go on displayTwo Mithraic Roman altars are to be displayed as a part of an upcoming exhibition after being acquired for the nation.11 Feb 202629 Dec 2025Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 yearsThe medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.29 Dec 202523 Dec 2025Remains found by island farmer are two people from Bronze AgeThe remains were found three years ago but further analysis has identified them as a man and a young female.23 Dec 202516 Oct 2025Why does a Bronze Age hoard have a silvery 'glow'?Conservation work reveals a surprising colour to hundreds of items unearthed in the Borders.16 Oct 202518 Sep 2025'One of a kind' Abernethy Pearl goes on displayThe pearl was bought for almost £94,000 last year and has been donated to the National Museum of Scotland.18 Sep 20251 Sep 2025'Remarkable' Bronze Age hoard to go on displayThe Carnoustie Hoard includes a spearhead decorated with gold and a bronze sword1 Sep 20251 Nov 2024See a brand new view of the Lewis chessmenTen of the intricately-carved pieces have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time.1 Nov 2024...
