The retired firefighter plans to take a holiday with the cash from the sale.

Archaeologists say they have found more than 800 items dating back about 2,000 years.

It is rare to find a seal with a place name in the "very village" it came from, says an expert.

The long-lost gold ring commemorating Hugh Miller is going on display at his Highland birthplace.

The retired firefighter says he was left "amazed" when he spotted some gold glistening in the mud.

The loss might have been the equivalent of "a few hundred quid" to its owner, says a coin expert.

The find of Scottish and English coins was made in the Cappercleuch area of the Scottish Borders.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of metal detectorist George Powell who stole a hoard of gold coins and jewellery valued at £3 million.