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.

[@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 😛

[@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.

[@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 😛

[@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.

[@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 😛

[@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!*

[@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!

[@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 🤩

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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 😛

[@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 😂

[@paulinesalinas9443]

Amazing!🎉 How excited you all must be !

[@thescottishdetectorist]

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

[@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.

[@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 🤩

[@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 🤩

[@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 😛

[@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 😛

[@citizendavid]

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

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks David. Fingers crossed more to come 🤩

[@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 🤞

[@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🤞🏻

[@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

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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. 👍

[@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?

[@bryanb1259]

I love this 👍 congratulations again!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Much appreciated and thanks

[@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 😛

[@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. 🐝

[@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.

[@52memor]

Just incredible !!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😆

[@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 😛

[@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 🤞

[@MinelabMatt]

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

[@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 😊

[@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 !!

[@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

[@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?

[@UltimateCastGuides]

Absolute stunner!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Glad you like

[@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.

[@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

[@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 🤩

[@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 🤩

[@nancylarson8421]

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

[@thescottishdetectorist]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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 🤞

[@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

[@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 !!

[@alicia.3740]

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

[@Jennifer.A1]

Just incredible!! Thanks to you, John, and the museum for allowing you to film such an amazing process, very informative! I’m pretty sure I would have to be dragged from the basement so much to see! 🤩

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Thanks Jennifer. It’s an incredible museum and that’s just a sniff of it, it’s a really fantastic place to visit and all free of charge!

[@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 😛

[@Adele.N]

Congratulations Albert on a wonderful 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 😛

[@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 😛

[@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?

[@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!!

[@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 😛

[@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 🤞

[@kimberlymolitor354]

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

[@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!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@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 😛

[@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 😛

[@JesMuse74]

This is so amazing! I got a little emotional for you when they were talking about the ox/bull head! It's such a stunning find and hearing the professionals discuss them with such revery is just a detectorists dream. Thank you for filming this and posting it ro share with us all as we follow along with you on this journey. As an American my envy of even your most mundane finds is high but the ox/bull head is off the charts. Fantastic job researching your sites really!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks for the kind words. It was an emotional experience. Sad to give it up, proud of Albert for finding such an incredible find and amazing to see their response 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 🤩

[@paigepooler9036]

So thrilled for your recent discovery. Cheers and happy retirement to Albert! 😂 Thank you for sharing your meeting with the museum’s archaeologists- it really felt like we were a part of that table discussion and it was so cool. Congrats again!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Paige 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 😛

[@BaroqueBlues]

I'm surprised you didn't take that long bronze ingot bar. I thought it might be Celtic as well.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Martyn still has it so it’s going to go in but he was away and we couldn’t get it off him

[@NorthernMudlarks]

What an amazing find! It's something we can only dream of, lol. We really do need to do more metal detecting!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

It’s incredible isn’t it! Possibly as early as 200bc 🤩 Well give me a shout some time if you fancy a day detecting on the fields of Perthshire! We’ve got a few amazing fields but they’ll start planting them about March! So times a ticking!!

[@NorthernMudlarks]

@@thescottishdetectorist Ooh, we might take you up on that! Will let you know x

[@thescottishdetectorist]

@@NorthernMudlarks no problem. Nothing is ever guaranteed but we’ve got a couple or Roman sites and medieval so you never know!!

[@paulmichaelbooth5230]

Absolutely loved this video on the follow up and your tour around the treasures, I do hope that you find the other one as it had to be there somewhere in that field. Keep up the great work, regards Paul.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks paul 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 🤩

[@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

[@Allegory_of_Wolves]

Yay! I'm still so excited for you guys, and I'm glad you're keeping us updated about this glorious find! I can't wait to hear more about it, once the museum people have analysed it further. But it's already an absolute treasure! Also, thanks for filming some of the awesome things in that museum. I love ancient history, and getting a glimpse of what's displayed there in Scotland is awesome. ☺

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks! And thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed 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 🤩

[@ModernPict]

If you’re ever here our museum def has some beautiful gems and treasures!

[@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

[@RoxanneJ]

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

[@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 😯

[@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 😛

[@therickpound]

The simplicity of design & function is super to see.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

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

[@CasterBlah]

Congrats again to you guys on the amazing find! Enjoyed listening to you all talk about all of the pieces you've discovered. Some amazing exhibits in the museum basement, thanks for showing them and talking about them!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

My pleasure Peter 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 😛

[@CasterBlah]

@@thescottishdetectorist oh my goodness, that's incredible, i can't wait! That's going to be quite the dig!

[@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

[@weemarie1137]

I'm so chuffed for Albert..... the excitement from everyone was fantastic, felt as if i was there with you both, i was actually excited too 😂 ... thanks a lot for the awesome update - also never thought about a museum in Edinburgh, hopefully now i know of it i can go and visit some day! Oh and the Chinese takeaway tub had me giggling 😂

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Wee Marie. Yes the Chinese takeaway 🥡 tub, the toilet roll, we were keeping it real 😂 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 !!

[@weemarie1137]

@@thescottishdetectorist oh wow can't wait, wish I was there with you both, I'll keep my fingers crossed that you find his buddy! 🤞 😃

[@jayburns7962]

Amazing find! ...and equally an impressive follow-up with the museum to boot.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Jay 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 !!

[@fredfonebone5108]

I cannot imagine the thrill of pulling that out of the ground. Wow. I’d have dropped myself on the ground right then and there. Congratulations!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Fred 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 😛

[@louiezenti8631]

Been waiting for this to drop and it did not disappoint! Congratulations Albert…EPIC find and video! Now you will have to excuse me I need to go have a lie down…lol!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks and enjoy your lie down 😴 😂 hope it met up to expectations

[@caravaggiosaccomplice7841]

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

[@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 😛

[@christinekeay8456]

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

[@tanithmessenger3581]

I'm sure Albert was beaming too as he handed it over! Great to find out more about the other items you found and thank you for taking us to see some of the finds in the museum as well. Now get back out there both of you and find the other one!!😉😀

[@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 😛

[@tanithmessenger3581]

@@thescottishdetectorist absolutely amazing. Just love the detail on it. To hold something that old after all that time in the ground must be awesome. I'd try send you some Cyprus sun but we don't have much at the mo lol. Happy digging!

[@rendabullock3503]

STUNNING!!!!

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Renda 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 😛

[@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

[@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 !!

[@MizMissiB]

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

[@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!

[@mollyfritz-beckers6821]

Wow. So beautiful thank you for taking us to the museum with you so we could eaves drop on the fascinating discussion of your finds. It must be hard to go home when it's dark. Maybe the next hole... and thank you for being a responsible detectorist.

[@thescottishdetectorist]

Many thanks Molly, glad you enjoyed 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 😛