THE secrets of a precious Bronze Age hoard uncovered on the Black Isle have been revealed — opening the door to a fresh mystery. The analyses were undertaken by experts drawn from across Britain including National Museums Scotland, University of Glasgow, various independent specialists and GUARD Archaeology itself. Rachel Buckley excavating Rosemarkie hoard. X-ray imaging of the cup-ended ornament revealed that it was cast as an entire object with no visible seams or joins. “What makes the Rosemarkie hoard so significant is not just the metalwork”, said Rachel Buckley.