Toughest Ever Dig? - Bottle Dump Digging, Scotland, Fife, Near Edinburgh - Ep 90

Could this be the toughest dig Willie's EVER done?!
The first hole was tough - the second, just as tough..! But Willie persevered and pulled out some ABSOLUTE BELTERS in the end!
In the Bonus 'Treasure Hunting Bit' find out the result of the stone slab... ancient burial slab, or something a bit more modern - all is revealed in this episode!
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[@conken5623]

You should put an Amazon wish list and upload we can follow to get to your Amazon page to buy your wish items

[@j.k.rector9818]

Thanks for saving the worm and helping the bee - great cod and creamer!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Always a pleasure to help out the wee creatures of the wood. A lucky dig again, but at least twice the normal amount of soil moved to get it. I slept very well that night! Willie :)

[@wildlifeathome]

It's always been great to rescue animals of all kinds and most of us appreciate seeing others do the same. I enjoy rescuing 99% of all animals, but in my experience, there are always some of those smaller insects that we as humans detest, like mosquitos. So as just a fun question, where is the line between those we protect and those we destroy almost instinctively. Most of us would say all animals deserve to live their lives, until we think of those that either accidentally kill millions, those we think are invasive, such as ourselves who have killed millions on purpose, or the insects responsible for the damage in our gardens. It's a perplexing thought to say the least.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Good question. I guess the answer is self preservation. If a creature actively predates or intends to become a parasite to a human, it becomes an ‘enemy’ in the process. For example, Sarah isn’t keen on spiders, but here in Scotland, they’re harmless to humans. So when I find one in the house, I ‘re-home’ it to the garden. However, if I find a tick on Jack, I will usually kill it, as it was a parasite on him, plus they carry the threat of the serious disease - Lyme disease. So yeah… if they’re a threat, they become a different story I guess.

[@j.k.rector9818]

Good conversation!

[@wildlifeathome]

@@dirtysecretsofscotland It is one of those things that depend on the circumstances I think. One of my female friends also hates spiders, she has to have someone else deal with any she sees. We do have a couple dangerous ones, black widows and brown recluse are two of the more common dangerous spiders we have here in Oregon. I like spiders, it is their webs I don't like having on me, but the long legged ones I find in the house usually get flushed.

[@adamssecretgarden]

lovely finds again Willie.. so lucky to have such a great place to dig."" neenaa worm rescue"" hahahahahaha nice codd... x

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks - glad you enjoyed another episode! The Codd is a real gem! Willie :)

[@Givulinovich]

I always love the History Bit. It makes the finds even more interesting. 💕❤️💕

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks - always fun to research and put together. Willie :)

[@kristidavis9945]

Your a good guy there Willie! Not many people in the world today that truly care about history or the future of our world. I’m blessed to have found your and Sarah’s channels. To go out and do such manuel labor with a high probability of it going to the museum, shows the soul and heart you have. Thank you! I enjoyed this weeks video particularly a little more for the extra dig clip showing the outcome of the mystery object. I was sure hoping it was the holy grail. You will surely find more history an keep filling the museum with awesome items.

[@auroranightowl]

That Codd bottle though!! 😍😍 A belter indeed. ❤

[@OzzieJayne]

The weather sounds like Melbourne; if you don't like it wait 5 mins for a change lol. Love the crazing on the teeny tiny cosmetics pot. Hope Jack had a grand birthday, now I'm off to watch Sarah.

[@woolaminajunkjournals]

I'm glad you checked on the cement slab even though it was not old. You would have always wondered if you didn't go back!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

I had to - I was losing sleep! I just had to wait for the go ahead from the landowner. I really did think it was an old grave for a while! Willie :)

[@LancashireLad1980.]

That codd was a belter Willie, Great vid and cheers for the update on the slab.

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Willie, thank you so much for working so hard on digging up these huge holes. I know it's got to be a big job to dig and then refill the holes. Then most times you dig more than one hole. Your work is much appreciated. Lovely finds today. 🌻🐕🥰🇺🇸

[@amandabell8827]

What a shame the slab wasn't something ancient, I bet the landowner is a bit relieved though lol. Lovely finds, the Codd is a beauty! 😀💗 x

[@pennykaiser6667]

Lovely belter finds Willie. 🐝

[@linzertube]

Yer a good soul to help the worm and bee, Willie. That Codd bottle was a beauty! So much embossing on it.😮 Too bad about the unfruitful concrete object in the farmer’s field. We’ll keep our fingers crossed 🤞 for treasure in your future.

[@japhyryder66]

As always, this was a joy to watch. The Codd bottle you found is so beautiful!

[@t.murkey1134]

Finally! Got my Edinburgh bottle from your Etsy store. And I had to have the Big Old Jar! Absolute Belters for me!,,

[@Whocares.........]

Well done Willie!😊

[@Memers_planet67]

Nice find wille the local codd is awsome 🙂

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks Jonah! Willie :)

[@BMW7series251]

Great video Willie. 2 belter dances were amazing!! Not as usual, have seen Sarah's video already!! Loved it. Cheers, John.

[@joclothier5536]

Hello,again. Humble bumble bees will sometimes stop for a “breather” before the rest of their journey. It’s amazing what odd things our brains remember.!!! Greetings and love as always.Jo.xxxxxxx

[@susancousins8766]

Love the cod, it looks a bit different the top has those curved lines from the top to where the cod crease is. Never saw that before 🤗🤗🤗beautiful bottles and stoneware, all are amazing 👍

[@FLSueL]

Thanks for all your hard work. You would never know that was a hard dig for you; you make it look so easy and you seem to have unending energy. I enjoyed your Scottish weather commentary. 😄 It's a good thing you come prepared. You must have to pack a lot of stuff for every adventure. I, for one, really appreciate all you go through to share your adventures with us. I loved your Codd bottle, and cream pot especially. I'm so glad you found a couple of belters with all that hard work. Thanks again! 😊

[@richardcampbell5784]

Excellent & I'm sure The Boss would approve of adapting his classic into Dancing in the Torchlight😃

[@jeannienash5249]

That was an awesome cod bottle, and cream pot :)

[@kristinhaislett9365]

Great finds Willie. Thanks for following up on the mystery slab.

[@fairyacorn4854]

The cod bottle was amazing and in such good condition and a cream pot is alway a nice find. Hard work but a good result inthe end. Stay safe and give that lovely dog a hug from me.

[@kathya9522]

Wow, a perfect Codd bottle!

[@deborahcampbell7178]

Great dig today and nice cod bottle. The weather there is kinda crazy. I hope that you have a good week.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks Deborah - glad you enjoyed it! And you're not wrong - the weather is crazy! Sunny one minute, howling rain and wind the next. Always the same in Scottish Autumn. I hope you have a good week too. Willie :)

[@Kazza_8240]

Wow, the stuff from your second dig looked pristine once cleaned up, so nice and clear and sparkly. I always love when you find a cream pot, I know they're your favourites so I know we'll get an extra belting belter dance 😂 When my sister finds exhausted bees that can't fly, she picks them up and pours a wee puddle of coke into the palm of her hand and they drink it......I'm too scared of bees to try to pick one up, I'm such a wuss 🙇🏼‍♀️ but I have put coke near them like you did. Thanks Willie, this looked an exhausting, but rewarding dig 🤗

[@lesleybennet4804]

Really love the genie bottle some other great finds well done 👍 ❤ We come to Scotland every year Loch Lomond ❤😊

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks Lesley - glad you enjoyed it. I think Sarah put the Genie bottle on Etsy today. Lock Lomond is a lovely part of Scotland. Willie :)

[@colleenmccarthy-evans3149]

Always a pleasure to see a few hidden dirty secrets of Scotland unearthed. Thank you!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks Colleen - glad you enjoyed it! A pleasure to share! Willie :)

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

that large pot that is oversized is one of my favorite finds you found besides your cream pot, little cod bottle, and little milk glass makeup containers. In fact I like everything you found.

[@mimimitch327]

Yaaaay Dirty Secrets is on!!!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

It sure is! Willie :)

[@SammiWhizzme]

That was quite the belter boogie. Was like the extended version 😊. Lovely cod bottle.

[@sadielevens1144]

You worked hard for every find! Thanks for making it so much fun.

[@rosegilliland1845]

First time watching your videos. Love how you clean up the bottles. Good finds.

[@larkdavis6041]

Awesome finds! Thanks for bringing us along! The tall unknown vase/bottle, kind of reminds me of an apothecary bottle ❤

[@cjcarver6290]

Love the marmalade jars you find in Scotland. They have such a nice finishing on the top.

[@icerazar713]

Belter! That whole Cod bottle is a great find. Your friend Si-Finds had Cod bottle and a complete torpedo bottle. Really enjoy watching you guys dig these treasures.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks Robert - I was lucky in the end, but it was a really tough one this time! Just how it goes sometimes. Off to check out Si's video! Willie :)

[@sallya.2412]

Wow! An absolute belter of a bottle find in beginning. Really is a nice local codd bottle. Scotland weather sounds interesting. LOL. We have those kind of days as well. At least you did find some good bottles.

[@alanatolstad4824]

Just a wee bit of soft weather! Yep, I've experienced it...twice! Once with friends, driving around. The second time, by guided bus tour!

[@lindameeks5228]

Great finds, I always enjoy your digs and finds

[@peggyreid6836]

Hello Willie, you found a real beauty of a Codd bottle. I also like the square ink bottle and the stoneware bottle. Greetings from North Carolina U.S.A.

[@steviefox6646]

Difficult dig, but VERY rewarding! Thank you so much for your extreme efforts! Does a shut in good! My heritage is Irish, but I especially LOVE "yer brogue!" God bless to you and yours. It's October here in Arizona and we actually have a rain shower WITH thunder right now! And you thought your weather was odd! Toodle pip! Stevie, QUEEN Creek, AZ

[@elwilson9754]

Great finds especially the cod bottle. I treasure the cod bottle I inherited from my dad. The long bottle/vase (put up on Etsy) reminds me of the bottles of shucked oysters you could buy in the fish shops in Australia.

[@melissapatel7196]

The belter boogle gets me every time smile and maybe even a head bob along. Keep it up

[@christhompson4270]

Still a great dig with some awesome find’s, take care and thank you for sharing 🙏👍❤️

[@karenk380]

I loved that tiny little pot. The crazing was really neat. even though it was a tough dig, you did find some nice bottles and jars.🙂 Gosh, if I was the land owner, I'd be digging that up. The curiosity would get to me and I'd want to know what it is!🤔 And why hasn't the tourist board contacted you? Your description of the wonderful Scottish weather would have everyone flocking to Fife in a heartbeat😅. Tfs

[@williamthomson638]

Thank you. You bring a smile to my face

[@btown8210]

I do that when detecting! Worm rescue. Get the little lads out of harms way! Hah. Nice vid as always Willie 👍👍

[@neilfranklin5644]

Great my 1st time with you so most fun while isolating

[@sharimullinax3206]

The Redfearn Brothers bottle is beautiful!

[@gypsycatharina]

Thank you so much for this video. Love from RINI. 🤗🤗🤗

[@aliciakreisler3246]

Great job investigating 😊. A lot of ppl wouldn’t even bother but you have the understanding and knowledge to look “deeper”. Btw Happy Belated Birthday Jack spaniel 🎉

[@conken5623]

I love watching your joy, and since your inviting the world to Scotland hope you have enough room at your house

[@Looter8TreasureHunter]

Very awesome finds. Keep up the great work. 👍👍

[@MaMaSmo123]

Ahh “ma wee Willie & Sarah” Still a lovely video… my favorite channel don’t ya know! Alas, I do watch a few others. And a pair up with Nicole a gem video too. “Green Mountain Metal Detecting” doesn’t normally bottle dig but his last video 10/7/22 he dipped into an old Vermont USA bottle dump. He made a few finds he didn’t recognize, of course my Wee Willie of Scotland would! Take a peek at his last video see if you can help a fella out! Love you guys!! ❤️

[@teeteepalooza]

willie: All creatures great and small bee: bless you willie

[@ericalbany]

I think the mystery bottle was for olives, or fruits in brandy

[@matthewwalters8501]

Hi Willie, another great video. The thin-walled tube might have contained Phosferine, a 'remedy' (quinine, alcohol, and some acid) from early 20th century. I've found a couple of similar looking tubes in my garden, one with most of the label still visible.

[@bettym.6766]

Scotland looks like Alberta Canada. 4 seasons in 1 day is nothing new here either.

[@marydegenkolb9603]

Willie, we here in Georgia say "if you don't like the weather now, wait a few moments and it will change" . Since we are on a coastal plain, we get the afternoon sea breeze that blows off of the Atlantic towards us. There is a video of a woman who found a bumble bee with out wings. She kept it as a pet for 32 days. Feeding it flowers, sugar water and took it out to her garden every day. So cool. Check it out on KZbin.

[@noraleestone2859]

I also watched that video, Mary. It was wonderful. 🥰😁 It was on either The Dodo, or Geobeats - I don't remember which. 🤔😜

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 Great finds, Congrats! 2) Very "interesting" weather! Best regards luck and health.

[@mollyswan-sheeran2670]

LOVED your belter boogie!!!!

[@karencross1964]

The Codd bottle and the 'even tinier cosmetic pot' are belters

[@AO9R]

Where I live in the US, we say we can have all four seasons in one day. LOL Cool Codd bottle!

[@wittnessbe_judged8723]

Willie, after watching you work so hard I went right to the Etsy store did not find the cod bottle, however, as soon as it is available and I will be checking every day, I'm going to buy that bottle. I am just as excited as you were finding it! Thank you for your hard work, and I can't wait for the bottle I just bought.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks so much. I very much appreciate your support. However, the Codd bottle is in pride of place in my private collection. If I find another one though, it will for sure be going on Etsy. Willie 🙂

[@adriannenash9852]

Hey Willie, I just hung Sarah's print of the green poison bottle on the wall next to my printers tray of mudlarking goodies from Nicola White and my Woodcut print (a Pipe Dream) from Josie of the Mudpies fame. It looks gorgeous and fits in perfectly 🥰 be well from Washington state USA ❤️

[@noraleestone2859]

20:34 I'm guessing it's a bottle for capers, or cocktail onions. 🤔😁 Very nice. 😍👍

[@diannmcdonald4949]

Definitely a hard dig for you this time Willie but nice to see the cod bottle and creamer have been added to your collection. It just wouldn’t have been right without one “belter boogie”. Sorry the metal detecting find was a bust but I am sure there is another find out there waiting for you. Have a great week and keep safe. 😊🇨🇦

[@piratepete842]

I've an old Benedictine bottle with the red seal and contents..it originally came from a great uncles cabinet

[@kimberlymolitor354]

You should do an advert for travel to Scotland!!! It would be a hoot !!!! I am glad you have seasons though. In Minnesota they say we have 2 seasons... shovel and swat (mosquitos)!! Lol Feel free to come visit!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@dawnhaynes7784]

Great dig Willie love the finds

[@tombrooks3812]

This is my first time watching,found you by way of Kit And Kaboodle. I really enjoy your celebrations you are having a good time out there diggin for sure. Thanks

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Thanks Tom - very happy to have you on board - glad you enjoyed the video. Willie 🙂

[@elenaperez2569]

Que bonitas botellas, felicidades, me encantan sus bailes

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Gracias - muy contenta de que hayas disfrutado el video y de ver los hallazgos. Willie :)

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

I have three bottles like your mystery bottle and I researched it and they are Olive bottles.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Oh really? Thanks Eric - I didn’t know that’s what they were - I do now! 🙂

[@oges74]

Love that codd bottle, shame about the slab but it was definitely worth checking out

[@colleenfoster997]

Sweet that you rescued a worm!

[@williamthomson638]

Great time. 👍 patty

[@59tante]

The small milk glass reminds me of Carmex......a lip aid

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

I know the stuff you mean! Could well be an early version! Thanks Laura. Willie :)

[@neilfranklin5644]

That ink bottle I had one dug up out back garden of 1911 farmhouse

[@letsgetdigging7418]

I am still curios why them slabs where down there layed like that ? Great video again.👍

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

We think it’s just a sewer cover, unfortunately. I couldn’t find anything on a map to indicate that, but we’re now pretty sure that’s what it is. And thanks 🙂

[@jeannienash5249]

Thanks!

[@wildlifeathome]

I figured after watching Sara paddle to Inchcolm island, I would pop over and watch you dig a hole in the woods. Both wonderful videos with great music! I wonder how many bottles were made with such deep divots, punts, or kickups just to make it look like there was more in the bottle than it appeared, a practice not lost in todays market unfortunately. What was the evidence that led you to want to dig in the farmers field? It could have been anything so you had to dig it, maybe next time. Cheers!😊

[@wittnessbe_judged8723]

So happy I found you, when I did my heritage DNA I found out that I am 46% Scottish. I don't know why my kinsman would move to Tennessee USA? However, I had a question while admiring the hard work you do to find lost treasure. The marble, why did they put a marble in there, to begin with, thanks for all your hard work. I'm heading over to Etsy and I'm going to buy that bottle if it is still there. I do plan to come to Scotland, next year maybe I'll find you in the woods. I'm too old to help you however it would be an amazing find for me. Cheers

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hey - welcome aboard. It could be that your family emigrated to America during the highland clearances, or during other hardships in Scottish history. As for the Codd - I think I already replied to another message, but that one is in my own collection at home. The reason for the marble was to create a seal. They also had a rubber washer in their neck, where the marble is located. They turned them upside down and the combination of the aerated water, the rubber ring and the marble created a seal when the bottle was then turned the right way up. I hope you do make it to Scotland. Such a lovely place! Willie 🙂

[@neilfranklin5644]

Scotland home of many weathers

[@D.Smagnetfishing]

sweet cream n codd.. loads of my bottles are Redfern lol nice

[@martinbenner8336]

Stellar cod bottle!

[@rosetujague6211]

Sounds like Louisiana weather.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Rose - always fun though, right! Willie :)

[@rosetujague6211]

@@dirtysecretsofscotland it is all good. Love my home and all of it’s crazy weather. Us cajuns can adapt very easily. Love watching you and Sarah. I am behind on Sarah’s but I will catch up soon. You are both such amazing people. Don’t ever change.

[@christinekeay8456]

Loved the story of the Codd bottle, especially as last time the dredger was here in Anstruther I found two thick glass bottle bases at very low tide on the beach out by the harbour mouth. Redfearn Bros round the base and a great big W on each base. Now I know which firm they came from. I kept them , even though they’re just broken bases as I was sure they came from Codd bottles! Thanks Willie, really interesting info. PS Concrete dates to 6500 BC and was used in Syria and Jordan to create floors and underground cisterns. I looked it up when I wanted to date a little structure at the end of our local golf course and was flabbergasted. I thought it was a modern invention!

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Yup - sounds like you’ve got a couple of Wilson Codd bases there! I also read a lot about Roman and ancient concrete, but this slab is clearly relatively new - I’m thinking 1960s. It’s just perfect lines super crisp edges. Everything about it yells modern. Shame I didn’t find that out on the first day..! Willie :)

[@laurieedeburn2449]

thanks

[@sharimullinax3206]

The unusual bottle looks like a promotional bottle to boost sales of the product. I have a bottle that my grams got that is shaped like a rolling pin. And yeah, I've used it. Oh, damn, I was hoping for a cist.

[@EricWoodyVariety59]

that large lid probably fits that large base.

[@karencross1964]

Maybe you have explained before, how do you keep track of where you have already dug? The look of the ground must change from season to season.

[@mayhmmaydn]

wups. stepped on my dog running to watch on my telly.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hope pup is ok! Love the passion to watch though! Willie :)

[@mellomelo119]

another great video

[@anniebodyhome1000]

Heard about your channel over on Green Mountain's channel. Very enjoyable videos. New sub. Thanks.

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Annie - welcome aboard. Glad you’re enjoying the videos. I’ll check out their channel now. Thanks. Willie 🙂

[@w33lal]

What a bummer about the detectors hole and a stinky man hole, but Willie you will always have the Cod x

[@dirtysecretsofscotland]

Hi Alexandrea, yeah - it was disappointing! But the Codd is a belter. So nice - maybe my best Codd. Willie :)

[@piratepete842]

The mystery bottle likely contained olives

[@MoggiesTen]

Every time I see those kick-ups I believe the sellers were trying to cheat the buyers by misrepresenting how much wine was really in the bottle. The mystery bottle could be for capers or olives or pickled onions.

[@chrishatton953]

Hello Willie, do you keep a note of any holes that are not productive?