Metal Detecting in Scotland

This guidance note gives advice on metal detecting in Scotland.

This guidance is for new and experienced metal detectorists, landowners, occupiers and managers of land containing  archaeological sites. It provides clear guidance on obligations metal detectorists have when metal detecting in Scotland and details the legal requirement to declare all finds to Treasure Trove. It sets out the protection afforded to scheduled monuments and restriction on the use of metal detectors, including some geophysical equipment, in protected places.

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Historic Environment Scotland, Treasure Trove, Police Scotland and ALGAO

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Metal Detecting in Scotland

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