Bronze Age blades get big reveal

The spearhead and sword will be displayed at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh

Rare Bronze Age treasures are going on display at the National Museum of Scotland for the first time next year.

Back in 2016, a rare spearhead and a bronze sword were discovered on land that was going to be turned into football pitches.

The treasures have allowed archaeologists to sense what life might have been like more than 3,000 years ago, in the Angus region of Scotland.

Experts think that the weapons might be evidence of a warrior group existing in the area.

How rare are they?

The discoveries, known as the Carnoustie Hoard, will be part of Scotland's First Warriors exhibition which opens in June

Both items are thought to have come from around 1120-920 BC.

The spearhead has lots of detail and a gold-bound socket. This makes it particularly rare as there is only one other like it that has been found in Scotland so far.

Experts say the bronze sword is also an incredible find.

That's because it was found in the remains of a wooden scabbard, making it the first Bronze Age sword in a scabbard found in Scotland.

A scabbard can also be known as a sheath, which is a case that protects swords and blades.

Why is the Carnoustie Hoard important?

The spearhead has intricate gold details

Matthew Knight, who is a senior curator at National Museums Scotland, says he can't wait for visitors to see the hoard.

He says the discovery is incredibly important because it's the first time weapons have been found buried at a settlement where people actually lived.

He said: "It forces us to reconsider relationships between people and these objects and enriches our picture of life in Bronze Age Scotland."