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flag A 13th-century hair-styling tool made of red deer antler was found at Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland, the first such discovery in the country and one of only three in the UK.

flag Excavations at Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland’s Highlands have uncovered a rare 13th-century gravoir— a hair-styling tool made from red deer antler and featuring a hooded figure—marking the first such find in Scotland and one of only three known in the UK. flag Discovered alongside evidence of on-site metalworking, brooches, game pieces, and tools, the artifacts offer new insights into medieval craftsmanship, elite fashion, and cross-Channel cultural ties during the 13th and 14th centuries. flag The collection, stored in 80 boxes at National Museums Scotland, is among the most significant medieval metalworking assemblages found in the UK.

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