The Galloway Hoard

The Galloway Hoard is an exceptional treasure, discovered in 2014 by metal detectorists at Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire. It contains over 5kg of silver, gold and other materials dating to c AD 900. 

The careful way it was buried helped preserve incredibly rare organic materials such as silk and other textiles. With its unique range of rare objects and ancient heirlooms, it has transformed our understanding of the era we call the Viking Age in Scotland.