Zoe Wiacek found the seal.
Archaeologists have discovered a rare seal belonging to a former Islay land owner dating back to the 16th century. A team excavating Dunyvaig Castle found the item, used to mark legal documents, in rubble below a collapsed wall and identiThed its owner as Sir John Campbell of Cawdor.
A delegation from the charity Islay Heritage and the University of Reading will continue to excavate the site until tomorrow (Friday) and intend to return next year.