Bronze weapons believed to date back about 3,000 years have been discovered on the Isle of Coll.
Broken swords and spearheads were found by archaeologists on the RSPB Scotland nature reserve. Twelve pieces excavated from several different weapons have been handed over to Kilmartin Museum in Argyll.
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Scotland travel guide
Like a fine single malt, Scotland is a connoisseur's delight - an intoxicating blend of stunning scenery and sophisticated cities, of salt-tanged sea air and dark peaty waters, of outdoor adventure and turbulent history.
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Central Scotland, Northeast Scotland, Southern Highlands, Inverness, the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Understanding and Survival chapters.
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Broken swords and spearheads were found by archaeologists on the RSPB Scotland nature reserve. Twelve pieces excavated from several different weapons have been handed over to Kilmartin Museum in Argyll.
Scotland travel guide
Like a fine single malt, Scotland is a connoisseur's delight - an intoxicating blend of stunning scenery and sophisticated cities, of salt-tanged sea air and dark peaty waters, of outdoor adventure and turbulent history.
Coverage Includes: Planning chapters, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Southern Scotland, Central Scotland, Northeast Scotland, Southern Highlands, Inverness, the Central Highlands, Northern Highlands, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Understanding and Survival chapters.
You can pick and choose from complete guides and individual chapters, and download them to any device you like.
Don’t forget the offer of 3 for 2 books across all formats
Click here to visit the Lonely Planet shop for more ebooks and print versions.