Iron age neckwear, a Romano-British brooch and a "toilet implement" worn as jewellery were among the archaeological treasures discovered in Scotland last year.

The Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer (QLTR) annual report records 284 objects found by members of the public in 2014/15, earning them a cumulative £67,580 in rewards and swelling museum collections and knowledge of Scotland's past.

The Crown has the right to acquire all lost and abandoned property, which can cover virtually anything which has lain concealed and is considered worth preserving for the nation.

Among the items discovered in 2014/15 were a bronze neck ornament known as a torc, found in Nairn in the Highlands and thought to have been buried as a gift to the gods in the first or second century AD alongside a decorative brooch which was also recovered.

A Roman-era brooch, found in Carnwath, South Lanarkshire, is distinct from other undoubtedly Roman brooches discovered in that it appears to represent a fusion of both Roman and native cultural styles, and has been described as Romano-British.

A 16th-century "toilet implement" found in Cupar, Fife, is thought to have had a dual purpose as a nail cleaner and an item of jewellery, providing "an interesting illustration of the manner in which fashion, hygiene and cleanliness began to be seen as interlinked".

Catherine Dyer, the Queen's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer, said: "Another magnificent year for treasure trove resulting in some outstanding finds being displayed in breathtaking museum collections around Scotland.

"This would not have been possible without the dedicated work of the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel, the National Museums of Scotland, the treasure Trove Unit and the QLTR office, and hundreds of members of the public who report their finds and assist in preserving our nation's history."