Rare Roman brooch discovered by metal detectorist set to be unveiled for the first time

The brooch will go on show for the first time in the exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire which opens at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh in November - (National Museums Scotland)

A rare Roman brooch, hailed as an "exquisite" miniature masterpiece, is set to go on public display for the first time.

Unearthed by a metal detectorist in a Midlothian field in 2022, the bronze artefact is particularly notable for its unique blend of local and Roman design styles, believed to have been crafted in northern England.