The ring is thought to have lain undiscovered for more than 1,000 years at Burghead in Moray.

A “remarkable” Pictish ring thought to be at least 1,000 years old has been discovered by a volunteer on a dig in Moray.

The find was made by John Ralph at the site of a fort in Burghead.

It is thought the settlement was a significant seat of power within the Pictish kingdom between AD500 and AD1000.

Delighted Mr Ralph - who described himself as an “enthusiastic volunteer” - was on a dig being led by the University of Aberdeen. He felt like a “striker scoring a goal” with the find.