Face of man who died on Scotland's Roman frontier 2,000 years ago is revealed — and he could not swing a sword

The man, who was in his early 50s, was laid to rest at Inveresk, near Edinburgh, at some point between AD 140 and 165. DNA evidence indicates he originated in southern Britain before making the long journey north to the Firth of Forth. Septic arthritis had caused a debilitating bone growth around his right elbow, and at some point he had also suffered a broken nose. His skull and a digitally reconstructed likeness will go on display at the National Museum of Scotland next month.

Dr Fraser Hunter: 'We think his family and friends would have spotted the likeness.'

Experts say burials like his are rarely uncovered anywhere in Roman Scotland.

Artists added skin blemishes to the reconstruction to bring his features to life.