BBC Antiques Roadshow guest's secret link to legend Rod Stewart

viewers were treated to an unexpected revelation during a recent episode filmed in the scenic Scottish Borders, as one guest revealed her surprising connection to rock legend .

Expert Raj Bisram was left speechless when he encountered a gold disc with a Scottish football twist that led him to uncover a fascinating story about music, football, and friendship.

The BBC show, hosted by Fiona Bruce, had set up at Thirlestane Castle, where a treasure trove of items was brought in by locals.

Among the notable finds was a silver chalice, believed to have been uncovered in a potato field, and a gold, enamelled snuffbox gifted by a Russian tsar, which immediately piqued the interest of several experts.

Bisram's encounter with a guest and her gold disc stole the spotlight. Upon seeing the disc, Bisram immediately noticed the name "Sandy Jardine" inscribed on it - a name familiar to football fans in Scotland.

Intrigued, he asked, "Now this is a very interesting item and an interesting name, Sandy Jardine. Now, I know that he was a big name in football in Scotland, how have you got this?"

The guest, eager to share the story, explained that the disc was a memento of her late husband's close friendship with Stewart. "Well, Sandy Jardine's my husband, he died ten years ago. Many years ago, he and Kenny Dalglish were very close friends with Rod Stewart," she revealed. "And they were out having a carry-on, as we do in Scotland and Rod Stewart said, 'You know, I would love to have a Scot, you know a Scottish cap, Sandy.' And he goes, 'Well, I would like to have a gold disc.' Well, it actually came to, for there we are."

A delighted Bisram clarified, "So, they did a swap?" The guest nodded, saying, "They did a swap," confirming that Stewart received a Scotland cap in exchange for the gold disc - a keepsake from the era of Stewart's Atlantic Crossing album.

Bisram explained Stewart's lifelong love for football. "I mean, as we know, Rod Stewart is a crazy football fan. In fact, he comes from Highgate and he used to play when he was a young lad for Highgate Redwings. And of course, you know, your husband was a Scottish legend and this is a gold disc of Atlantic Crossing."

The guest, showing her sense of humor, quipped, "I had hoped it would be Maggie May, but we got Atlantic Crossing!" Bisram laughed and reassured her, "Yeah, but this isn't bad, is it? I mean, you know, let's face it. I think it's a great story, and I think this is worth at least £1,500 to £2,000 and it could be more. It's a great thing. And thank you for bringing it in. It's been an absolute pleasure to meet you."