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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ryan McDougall

Stunning ancient rudimentary hairpin found during Highland castle excavation

A rare 13th-century hair styling tool, known as a gravoir, has been acquired by National Museums Scotland (NMS) following its discovery during an excavation.

This ancient, rudimentary hairpin, the first ever found in Scotland, was unearthed at the historic Eilean Donan Castle in the Highlands.

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