How a Landslide Revealed Ancient Graves

The Accidental Discoveries of Scottish History

Scotland is a land steeped in history, where the past often lies just beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered. In some cases, it takes modern archaeologists years of careful excavation to unearth ancient relics. But occasionally, nature steps in and does the work for them. One such instance occurred near the River Dee in 1874, when a landslide unexpectedly revealed a burial site filled with ancient skeletons, urns, and artifacts. This accidental discovery has provided valuable insights into Scotland’s distant past, shedding light on the lives—and deaths—of its early inhabitants.