21 July 2022, Starts: 19:00

Metal Detecting and Treasure Trove in Scotland

Online talk by Sophie Flynn of the Treasure Trove unit, organised by Kilmartin Museum. Free. Bookings via Kilmartin Museum website.

Did you know that in Scotland, archaeological artefacts found by members of the public are considered 'Treasure Trove' and can be claimed to enable them to end up in museums. But what is Treasure Trove, and how do you make sure you're following the rules and metal detecting responsibly, in a way the helps us all to learn more about Scotland's history? The Treasure Trove Unit are responsible for recording and processing finds made by detectorists all over Scotland, and we'll be giving an online lecture on Thursday 21st July at 7pm so that we can tell you more about what we do and why. We will introduce you to what Treasure Trove is, how the system works, and what it means for new and established detectorists alike.