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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2016/sep/17/rock-art-amateur-archaeologist-scotland?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

An amateur archaeologist has tracked down hundreds of prehistoric rock engravings in Scotland in what has been described as a “phenomenal” contribution to the understanding of Britain’s earliest artworks.
Walking in all weathers once or twice a week, George Currie, 66, a musician by trade, has located more than 670 Neolithic and Bronze Age carvings over the past 15 years. He told the Observer: “It was ridiculous … I got tired of recording the stuff. I’ve never come across quite so much.”
There are many more to be found, he believes. Describing the thrill of uncovering ancient artworks that no one has seen for thousands of years, he said: “It’s quite a privilege.”

Just brilliant.

Magic!
Well done George.

Ah that's great. It's nice to be able to put a face to a name of someone who I've 'known' here for years.

that's excellent, George.

Thanks for the kind comments folks .

Great news George – congratulations!
The Grauniad should get it right though – you're not an 'amateur archaeologist' you're an 'independent researcher'.
I hope we finally get to meet one of these days!

Well deserved sir!!

Well done George

I seen that and thought it must be you George / Tiompan - amazing body of work.
Well done and congratulations.

That's bloody fantastic George, so very well deserved!