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A unique discovery, a glittering hoard of beautifully crafted objects in silver, gold and crystal, buried in the ground and forgotten 1100 years ago. The Galloway Hoard opens an extraordinary window into the Viking Age, a time of upheaval in South-West Scotland where it was discovered, but also a time of long-distance trade and pilgrimage, revealed by its most precious objects. Medieval historian Helen Carr joins the experts from National Museums Scotland to explore and understand this incredibl

4.2K views · 63 reactions | Step back in time and discover the Fossil Garden, where Earth's ancient history is etched in stone. Here, you’ll find incredible relics of the past, from a Jurassic-era conifer log (230 million years old!) to the towering Orthoceras fossil tree, formed when the Sahara was still an ocean. Come explore this ancient garden and witness the wonders of Earth's past, right here at Crystal Castle & Shambhala Garden   | Crystal Castle | Facebook