Iron Age gold will be torc of the town

A HOARD of Iron Age treasure which was unearthed by a novice metal-detecting enthusiast has gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland.

The four gold neck ornaments, known as torcs, date to the first and third century BC and were found in Stirlingshire in 2009.

The treasure trove was allocated to the national collection in Chambers Street and netted finder David Booth 462,000.

Mr Booth had owned his detector for five days and was only moments into his first proper attempt when he hit the jackpot.

Dr Gordon Rintoul, director of National Museums Scotland, said: "The hoard is certain to become one of the highlights of a visit to the museum."