Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for first time in more than 230 years

The Bronze Age shield was discovered in Beith, North Ayrshire, more than 200 years ago (National Museums Scotland/PA) -

An “incredibly rare” Bronze Age shield has returned to Scotland for the first time in more than 230 years, where it has been brought together with five others in a “once-in-a-lifetime” moment.

The shield was discovered during labouring work near Beith in North Ayrshire in around 1779, and in 1791 was presented to the Society of Antiquaries of London where it has been ever since.