Viking treasure trove found in Dumfries field
A Viking treasure trove has been unearthed in a field in Dumfriesshire.
The haul is said to be worth a six figure sum, but has been described as priceless by academics studying Scotland's past.
Silver and gold ingots, brooches and armbands were found by a retired businessman from Ayrshire who was using a metal detector.
Experts are working to figure out what can be learned from the treasure trove, which will be put it on public display.
BBC Scotland's Morag Kinniburgh reports.
13 Oct 2014
- From the section Scotland