The best example EVER FOUND in UK and of NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL importance 🤩

Off to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh with Albert and his incredible find!!
The archaeologists were blown away 😮
The first example EVER found In Scotland! 🤩
The finest example EVER found in the UK 🤩
FIND OF A LIFETIME!!!!
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[@jblanken08]

As an American, I get so jealous at the amazing finds that I see detectorists in Europe dig up. When we find things from the 17th, 18th, or 19th centuries we are amazed. It reminds me of a saying I heard that goes, Do you know the biggest differences between Europeans and Americans? Europeans think 320 Kilometers is a long distance, and Americans think 200 years is a long time. Such a beautiful piece of Scottish history going where it belongs to be enjoyed for many years.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Glad you enjoyed! Much appreciated

[@stormysocks]

I live in the sandhills of Nebraska no one lost anything here. No one ever had anything to lose

[@kendexter]

Come back home

[@DENMONKEY]

Pfft try being in Australia with only approx 200 years worth of metal history😢

[@Ets638]

I agree that as a person in the US it’s so exciting to see the really old things you’ve managed to pull up from the ground. As a major history buff the older the better I say. Keep it up I always wish the best for you.

[@donnamartin4299]

Hi Guys...I watched Albert's moment of discovery and knew it would rock the archaeological world! ... By coincidence I was in a PAS training session on La Tene period zoomorphic art last week. The speaker began by giving examples of 'bulls' in early Iron Age art culture; So I tried to post a comment about your find, but someone else beat me to it... When a photo of the bull was shared, everyone (pretty much all of England's FLO's and senior archaeologists) appeared awestruck...An expletif was issued... and then the speaker declared Albert's find potentially the best example of a La Tene period bull ever discovered in the UK! Well done Albert and what a good friend you are John. It was epic to share the moment a find of potential International importance was made...and for me, to experience the reaction of our leading archaeologists when they first saw it!

[@greenspiritarts]

Wonderful follow-up! I appreciate how you manage to shoot videos that are full of great content whist at the same time keeping things relatively private and anonymous. The full experience of speaking to the experts at the museum was cleverly captured by keeping the camera focused entirely on the finds and the process of investigation with the experts. Gives a real world taste of the process, thank you! The find is indeed amazing in its quality of construction and preservation. Good to know that it will eventually be available to the public to enjoy if it is confirmed as treasure, which I’m sure it will be given its beauty. Thank you for bringing us all along on this journey! ❤

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks for the kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed. As far as I know that’s the first time ever that anyone has been able to film that handover so I’m very grateful I was allowed and conscious I agreed not to film them so hence the video wasn’t as good as it could be but just glad I captured it! I’ll keep you updated on any news!

[@christinealderton2949]

What an adventure you have given us. I've had a knot in my stomach through the whole process, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@kelvinpeterjohnsmith8725]

A Very big congratulations to Albert, and a fantastic find 👏, regards to you all John, thanks for sharing that with us. 😃

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Kelvin As ever thanks for your support What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@maureenshaw737]

Such a wonderful find - love the wee Tesco container and the loo roll used to transport it 👌 Really appreciating your integrity as detectorists, means that we all become richer through the sharing and recording of your finds. Mo mhìle taing dhuibh 🙌🏻

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks! Yes we are keeping it real. Chinese take away tub and toilet roll 😂 We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@maureenshaw737]

@@thescottishdetectorist that's brilliant...can't wait for the follow up. Make sure you take Lucky Albert with you 💪🏻

[@milorudge5110]

What a lovely thing to say.

[@scottishredneck62]

Congratulations to Albert thanks for the update, one of my favorite places the national museum can't wait to see this on display 👍

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Scottish redneck What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@marcohilgers3171]

Albert is a jammy git... What a fantastic find!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Amen 😂 fingers crossed we find the other one 🤩

[@hayyr]

Can't wait to see the bull on display. Be nice to see its partner re-united. Good luck

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Amen Allan. I’m sure it will get pride of place!!! Fingers crossed the twin turns up plus the handle and any other bits!

[@garysmith1178]

Still amazed by that fantastic find, absolutely stunning!!! Brilliant quality and craftsmanship!!! Appreciate you sharing the museums response John. Thank you

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Gary! What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@stephenbyrne6803]

Looks better each time I see it. Thanks for taking us along with you to the museum. It's interesting to see how the finds experts look at things. Looking forward to seeing the hoard hunter in action. Keep going.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Stephen. Desperate to get out again but at the minute the grounds frozen 🥶 rock solid. Went out with the hoard hunter on Albert’s field and we marked two signals within ten metres of the bull head find 🤩 fingers crossed 🤞

[@Phlowermom]

@@thescottishdetectorist Aaaaaahhhh!! I'm not sure I can wait!!

[@senseipaans]

How the hell did the make such detailed and delicate things with their tools? Just mind blowing how skilled they must have been.

[@ewoknroll]

they probably looked it up on iron age DIY youtube channels.

[@FrisianLunatic]

Goosebumps! Such an amazing find, and even crazier that the discovery was caught on film!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Unbelievable utterly staggering. I’m since told half an hour after we left and the various doctors and professors got to see it in the flesh they erupted 🤩 😱 it’s of staggering importance

[@brianjones4026]

@@thescottishdetectorist Good Grief did Albert make a mark or record the GPS position at all !

[@dixietenbroeck8717]

@@thescottishdetectorist *ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!* In the future, _ALWAYS_ take Albert along when detecting; *ALBIE IS A "LUCKY TALISMAN" for sure!*

[@cplatter38]

There was a time team called "7 buckets" or something like that. They found a bunch of fancy nesting buckets.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Yes they got Byzantine buckets in England…. Fingers crossed more to come 🤩

[@jeffreynicholas9913]

Absolutely amazing video. 👏 That's what it's all about. Well done Albert. Well done guy's 👏 I'm actually blown away with the museum. Wooooow. 👍

[@52memor]

Just incredible !!!

[@paulinesalinas9443]

Amazing!🎉 How excited you all must be !

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Over the moon Pauline and I didn’t even find it 😂

[@nadinetasmania]

That is just incredible - I am so glad YT recommended this in my feed. You must have been floored to see that come up. The detail and preservation - it is simply stunning!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Nadine and welcome to the channel What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@diverdannavyvet9672]

The museum has some amazing things. A couple of my friends are visiting Scotland in the Spring. I'll be sure to recommend they go to the museum.

[@mysongs740]

I'm so happy for Albert! I can't wait to hear the rest of this story! This was an amazing find and I'm sure it's time for John to find his hoard! I just hope we will be along for that journey also.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Fingers crossed!!! And hopefully I get something too 😂

[@paulmayne3216]

well done Albert, your a lucky man!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Paul He’s a lucky man and what an incredible find. We were back out at the field today with the hoard detector but the ground is frozen solid 🥶 but we got two deep targets less than 10m from the bull find spot and we’ll be back to dig them once it’s thawed! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@pennyvickers3448]

Thank you for sharing this next stage of this amazing artifact's story.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Penny. More to come I’m sure We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@StorytimerAtLarge]

Congratulations. What a lovely find. 😮😊

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@RoxanneJ]

Wow amazing find!! Once in a lifetime! Congratulations 🎉

[@nancylarson8421]

What a find!! Keep on metal detecting!!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Nancy. This is what dreams are made of!!

[@bryanb1259]

I love this 👍 congratulations again!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Much appreciated and thanks

[@jeffbrown4382]

We were just there again, in April, at the museum. When I was looking at those hoards, I remember thinking to myself, "I wonder if John will get something in here someday?!" It's a real kick in the pants to my dream that the fledgling, Albert, beat you to it! 😄Congratulations to Albert and to you for getting to experience this find. It speaks so highly of your characters that you submitted it. I'm sure many would be tempted to keep that for themselves. If ever the owners of the medieval fort property wondered whether they had an upstanding detectorist, this is all the proof they'll ever need. As always, thanks for sharing, and I'll be waiting for the next lie down.

[@MinelabMatt]

Wow what a great video. Those bits in the museum at the end are out of this world 👍🏻

[@tikkibob011]

Way to go Albert!!!!! USA, Virginia

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Tikki We've got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We've marked them and can't wait to go back !!

[@citizendavid]

Congrats for this news. Glad you're out there to discover such finds.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks David. Fingers crossed more to come 🤩

[@dalriadaskillen]

Thanks for taking us along with you to the museum for their evaluation of your finds and the beautiful bull’s head. And the review of the museum’s collections. You should take a look at the Wiltshire bucket mentioned if you haven’t already done so. Very ornate. A thrilling find for Albert and the Scottish Detectorists. It will be remembered for a long time to come. Alongside the possible pilgrim route finds, you’ve all had a great few weeks. :^) Here’s to more great finds in 2023.

[@christinekeay8456]

Thanks for the update, it was such an exciting find, I bet the museum are over the moon with it. Congratulations again!

[@The01scott]

Absolutely fabulous! Congratulations and thank you for including us on your metal detecting journey.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks! We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@petepagan3116]

Many thanks for taking us through all thatJohn,well covered, just the easy job now of finding the other one GL

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Pete. Fingers crossed more to come and maybe even the matching pair 🤩

[@waspiusmaximus2485]

It's is a truly amazing stunning object. There are only about thirty example's known in England. Nothing north of hull. If it is a continental import. It could be of international importance. I will share video with my friends who can lease with the museum. Congratulations to you and Albert. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure. And thanks for the tour of the museum. Many thanks wasp and Helen. 🐝

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks. Any info most welcome. I love it, it’s incredible and if it’s pre 43AD it’s arguably one of the best preserved and most amazing Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds ever made. It’s incredibly exciting

[@waspiusmaximus2485]

@@thescottishdetectorist it's beyond exciting. as I said in previous video. I've left my number with regtons for you. I have some pictures and map layout of other finds. 🐝

[@UltimateCastGuides]

Absolute stunner!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Glad you like

[@kimberlymolitor354]

Great follow-up! Thanks for showing us around the museum as well! 🥰🥰🥰

[@MikeMcInroe]

Thanks for the update John! Someday I may get to see it in a museum when we travel to Scotland to find my ancestry's roots in Ireland and Scotland!! Blessings to you and your detecting buddies, Mike in sunny Central Florida

[@Adele.N]

Congratulations Albert on a wonderful find!!🎉

[@theswingingdeus63]

Brilliance, can’t wait for the final outcome and sincerely hope you and Albert find it’s twin. Happy hunting guys 🍻

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks and fingers crossed. I’ll keep you updated!!

[@reivenne]

I hope the vessel had TEN HANDLES and they find ALL of them haha how amazing would that be

[@mk21965]

Thanks for taking us along for the museum trip, very interesting insight into a part of metal detecting that we hear about but don't get to see. Your channel is growing rapidly and it's content like this that you have to thank for it, well done John you deserve it.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks for the kind words MK. I’m glad you enjoy. The channel is a lot of work but clearly people are very interested in this amazing topic, so that’s fantastic to see What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@johncampbell6158]

Brilliant John what a great video Albert must be so proud to find such an awsome treasure in Scotland i hope that if it is displayed in a museum that your names are also written so it will be known forever that it was found by Detectorists

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks John. What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@jamiet2602]

This video is absolutely amazing John, thank you so much for getting the good footage for us at the Museum! Rounds are on Albert!!!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Jamie!! Definitely celebrations required What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@jamiet2602]

@@thescottishdetectorist patience and persistence will pay off John! Buzzing for yous, good things to come🤞🏻

[@jahmellesherman8224]

That trip was fascinating, John! Thank you for taking us along! Very excited for Albert. That find is stunning ❤

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Glad you enjoyed and Many thanks What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@russelldunbar2474]

Thanks for sharing really enjoyed your sharing of the museum

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Russell. First person that’s ever had that privilege I believe so delighted to have the honour

[@MizMissiB]

Thanks for the wonderful update! Stunning piece for sure. Y’all got a treasure there

[@BMW7series251]

Brilliant video John. Well done again to Albert for that spectacular find! Cheers as usual, John.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks John. We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@EdExploresScotland]

What a great insight into the process of determining whether finds are important. All finds are important, but some are more important than others. As someone who at school wanted to be an archaeologist, this is great stuff. Well done in pushing certain finds forward so the experts didn't miss their potential importance.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Ed. A wonderful find an hugely important We've got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We've marked them and can't wait to go back !!

[@kathylincoln8917]

Congratulations Albert! Such a wonderful find while detecting... Cheers

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks! We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@kathylincoln8917]

@@thescottishdetectorist I can relate to frozen ground .. I look forward to seeing what you find 😊

[@Tooma1979]

What made us chuckle was two posh men going through some toilet roll and a Chinese takeaway box Fantastic content as always love this Chanel

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Haha 😂 keeping it real 😂 just shows you 😛

[@rockcrazygal5166]

🤩 life time find. Thx for sharing 🥰🇨🇦

[@northernerinnc3179]

How wonderful that the Museum experts immediately took notice and you both could go to deliver the treasure, Breathtaking!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks! Yes they were over the moon. Their excitement was obvious and we teased them by saving the best to last because the bull was actually the last thing they saw!! We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@toddjohnson5866]

@@thescottishdetectorist Frozen ground! Good Lord man. With these kinds of finds I would be out there with a generator and warehouse blower heater making that ground cough up the treasure.

[@jameslusco6653]

That is one find of a lifetime for sure. I appreciate you giving a look around your countries national museum i can't wait to go myself in the spring. I shall be excited for any update and anticipate you fellas finding the other. Great job and see you on the next Scottish Detectorist!!

[@angelacreech9978]

Glad I found the update to the bulls head Thank you so much for taking us along on this journey

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Angela and I’m glad you enjoyed. I’ll update when I know more! Best wishes John

[@patrickmccoll2499]

Beautiful find, honestly....it looks like the pictish beast.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

It’s stunningly beautiful, unbelievably beautiful. Words just fail me

[@patrickmccoll2499]

Any chance you could make posters of this find?

[@kathleenogrady8459]

What an incredible journey! Thanks for allowing us along on the trip, er, Time Warp.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks!! Best wishes and thanks for watching. I’ll keep you up to date!!

[@ericpurkall4417]

I’ve been sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for this update, and loved every second of the video and commentary. Thank you for the update. You guys are amazing. Loved the end where you viewed the museum displays.

[@carolynmartin5336]

Brilliant to be able to watch the handover and hear the discussion and reactions of the museum staff. Thank you 💕

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Carolyn He’s a lucky man and what an incredible find. We were back out at the field today with the hoard detector but the ground is frozen solid 🥶 but we got two deep targets less than 10m from the bull find spot and we’ll be back to dig them once it’s thawed! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@catyronwode]

Very cool! Thanks for the follow-up!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Catherine and thanks for watching What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@TheCoinRealm]

Absolutely Stunning Find! I'm so thrilled for you mate! Well done. 👍🙂

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Much appreciated. An amazing find, utterly staggering and for Albert to get it in six months 😮

[@karinkasupski7234]

Thank you for the update on Albert’s incredible find! Also, I loved the tour of the museum.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed and best wishes

[@jamesaitchison3750]

that must have been a greet experience to meet up with the experts and talk about alberts incredible find thanks for sharing the info with us

[@rockit62]

Thank you for sharing this fine find and, more importantly, for placing it in the hands of a museum so more can be learned about the past and the public may enjoy the quality of great art from the distant past.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks! We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@stevemiller3082]

Isn’t that the law there?

[@GardenDiscovery]

Thanks for taking us along !

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Kelley, my pleasure and thanks for watching What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

I love the behind the scenes and recap, ty! AMAZING FIND

[@sammiross2817]

Absolutely love this..cannot wait to see what you find next!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thabks Sammi. We’ll keep you posted on any news and fingers crossed more epic finds to come…. Maybe I’ll finally get one 😆

[@raydunhill5160]

Just fabulous John!! What a collection! Congrats again to Albert on a find that truly will be hard to beat!!!! Wonderful follow up video Sir!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@virginiasoskin9082]

How much fun was THIS to hear what the experts had to say!! And thanks for showing the displays of silver and gold items from ancient times in Scotland. When we went to the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, we got extra tickets to see the diamond room and gold room. The gold room had incredible displays of gold coins and jewelry from ancient times in Russia, from all over, east to western Russia. These sorts of displays are always interesting. Having taken a basic college course on silverworking, to see that one large bowl with the deep flutes all around it, gives you an idea of the skills and knowledge these early civilization artisans had, and how precious their skills would have been. Well done, Albert! the head of that Roman trumpet and the artifact Albert found look VERY similar.

[@williamalvey632]

Congratulations what a wonderful find Alert what a brilliant video really enjoyed the tour of Edinburgh Museum

[@jonnebbeling8000]

What an amazing find!! Well done boys.

[@lisascenic]

Absolutely astonishing!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@two-time-champ]

Find of a lifetime! Been following along from California and am so pleased for everyone involved. Well done!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Much appreciated and best wishes. An amazing item

[@therickpound]

The simplicity of design & function is super to see.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Rick, much appreciated …a thing of beauty!!

[@lewis1141951]

Sweet ! I would be really interested in what the museum would say about the silver ingots you have found !

[@thescottishdetectorist]

I’ll keep you updated on everything!! Best wishes and thanks for watching

[@MrRandyf]

Congratulations to Albert and thanks for the museum tour also some spectacular items there

[@saturdayplayer2492]

Fantastic. I'm so impressed at the way so many detectorists register their finds. Good luck in the future.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks SP He’s a lucky man and what an incredible find. We were back out at the field today with the hoard detector but the ground is frozen solid 🥶 but we got two deep targets less than 10m from the bull find spot and we’ll be back to dig them once it’s thawed! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@warrensilk5316]

Hi S D, I can’t help but think that the interlocking horns where they culminate in a ball has a use for securing a leather belt rather like a modern day belt which has several holes for adjustment. Great vid and wish you the very best of good fortune.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@stevenguevara2184]

I would be impressed if someone made that today! It's a work of art

[@thescottishdetectorist]

It’s a thing of beauty isn’t it. Potentially 2,200 years old, just incredible what they could make beck then in a time many think of them as primitive by todays standards

[@PinkPowerAllyTreasureHunter]

ZOOWEEMAMA!!! I bet Albert is addicted to metal detecting now if not already. CONGRATULATIONS on such an absolutely BRILLIANT SAVE!!! Thanks for taking us along on the tour of the museum too! COMPLETELY INSPIRED & YOUR VIDEOS ARE EXCEPTIONAL!! Cheers fae the Scottish (late parents) blooded lassie in Ontario, Canada lol Cheers!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks for watching Pink Power What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@alicia.3740]

This is all so exciting, Albert must be over the moon with this find. Incredible!

[@DAZZAMAN3]

Totally amazing find well done. Also thanks fo filming this part of the process too. This follow up is a great insight into the importance of working together with Archaeologists, FLO's, PAS and museums. #onehistoryoneteam 👍 Congrats and a job well done, thanks for posting 👍

[@AleXIXandra]

How exciting !!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@watermelonhelmet6854]

This is what I love about metal detecting. 99% of the time you're digging up ring-pulls and bits that have fallen off tractors, then occasionally you find a nice silver coin... then one day you discover a 2000 year old artefact that's a window into history. I mean, holding something that someone dropped 200 years ago is a thrill, I can't imagine what it would be like to find something that old. Think how many people have walked over that over the centuries...

[@catherinefrater8403]

Probably one of the best history lessons I have had thanks keep up the good work 👍👍👍

[@thescottishdetectorist]

My pleasure and thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed

[@irishtino1595]

I respect detectorists who help the science community by sharing important finds. It is important to place the items in context with the landscape. A lot of people would have just pocketed that artifact and tried to sell it on the grey market. Job well done!

[@AndyGraceMedia]

A bobby dazzler and so incredible to show us the archeologists' reactions - amazing. I love how they said the photos were superb but not the same as seeing it in person. Really loved the tour downstairs too - fabulous video John and congrats to both you and Albert.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Andy. Good to see you back again! Glad you enjoyed the video and tour afterwards What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@diq5386]

I've just discovered your channel, really enjoying seeing your finds 😀

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Welcome to the channel and Many thanks What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@bryanolier6775]

Nice vid , congrats to Albert . Keep Swing

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Much appreciated. An amazing discovery 🤩

[@caravaggiosaccomplice7841]

Amazing. Well done, guys. It’s a priceless gift to the world and archeology.

[@nickharmer3049]

Great stuff buddy. Really good news. Terrific having all your pieces looked at. I've been reading about your mate Albert's gold find. A very lucky man indeed. Bless up 👊

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Nick. He’s a jammy swine I tell you 😂 but couldn’t happen to a nicer guy

[@christywerpy63]

Fantastic news! Thank you for taking us along to the museum and showing the wonderful treasures on display. Your friend must be very proud to have found such an important piece of Scottish history. Well done!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Christy What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@christywerpy63]

@@thescottishdetectorist yes, I know about frozen ground...we've had 4 feet of snow earlier with subzero temps so Ol' Man Winter will be around until late April here in west central Minnesota. Will you be detecting in forests then? I want to ask... do you offer the landowners of the permission a portion or all of your finds?

[@paulinesalinas9443]

We’re visiting Edinburgh in October for a week so your tour around the museum basement was perfect. We’ll be sure to visit and hopefully Alberts bull will be on display 🤞

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks! You’ll live Edinburgh and the museum!! We’ve got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull 🐮 with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We’ve marked them and can’t wait to go back 🤩

[@2true359]

Awesome Brother! Greets From Florida with a 1st gen Scotsman! Represent! BTW that is a great museum loved visiting it.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks and I’m glad you enjoyed 😯

[@andycap8469]

This is top-notch content. 👌 your history knowledge is truly excellent. The experts agree with all your claims. It's great to see some off-field content like this

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Andy, much appreciated He’s a lucky man and what an incredible find. We were back out at the field today with the hoard detector but the ground is frozen solid 🥶 but we got two deep targets less than 10m from the bull find spot and we’ll be back to dig them once it’s thawed! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@andycap8469]

@@thescottishdetectorist I am looking forward to seeing the Hoard detector in action. I have a feeling there's more great finds there. Keep up the great work!

[@conitorres9774]

Fantastic. I was waiting to see what the museum would say. Wonderful find. A fantastic tour of the museum, thank you.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Coni He’s a lucky man and what an incredible find. We were back out at the field today with the hoard detector but the ground is frozen solid 🥶 but we got two deep targets less than 10m from the bull find spot and we’ll be back to dig them once it’s thawed! Fingers crossed 🤞

[@obroberts6533]

That's Awesome Albert and John. Oh I was looking forward to seeing what they thought of the rock with the cross. Taikuu so much for bringing us this update. On to the next...

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks OB What a find, the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen found in 23 years of detecting. It is pre-Roman ie before 43AD then it’s going to be one of only a handful of Celtic ‘Scottish’ Iron Age finds from Scotland of such high quality and preservation. It’s an internationally significant find. We were out on the field yesterday with the hoard detector and got two deep signals within ten metres of the find spot!!! Problem is the ground if frozen solid like concrete 😢…. Roll on the milder weather!!! Can’t wait 😛

[@debrabrooks6138]

Awesome finds and video! Love the history in the items, Amazing how things can still be found!

[@redparrot9489]

Thank you SO MUCH for this follow up and tour of the museum. 💕💕💕

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks and my pleasure We've got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We've marked them and can't wait to go back !!

[@jasangrey6729]

most exciting channel I've ever come across!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

I’m glad to hear it. Many thanks

[@hollywood3312]

Great follow-up! Very exciting trip for you guys and the Museum experts too!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Holly We've got two signals at depth within ten metres of the bull with the hoard hunting detector but the grounds frozen. We've marked them and can't wait to go back !!

[@hollywood3312]

@@thescottishdetectorist I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

[@dukejet6997]

Congratulations! What a beautiful find.