Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach

One of the footprints found on the beach in Scotland. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)

By Elizabeth Hunter

Dogwalkers have spotted 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints on a British beach after recent storms.

Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach

The 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints at Lunan Bay in Scotland. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)

Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach

Jenny Snedden and Ivor Campbell. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)

Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach

Researchers examine the site of the footprints. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)

Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach

The dogs being walked while 2,000-year-old human and animal footprints were found at Lunan Bay in Scotland. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)

Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach

A storm revealed the footprints discovered by dog walkers. (University of Aberdeen via SWNS)

Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach

(University of Aberdeen via SWNS)

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