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TREASURE TROVE UNIT

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Update 05/01/2021

In line with Government guidelines, the Treasure Trove Unit will be unable to meet with finders until further notice. Finders must continue to report artefacts to treasuretrove@nms.ac.uk and staff will contact finders when meetings recommence. 

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Update 01/09/2020

The Treasure Trove Unit will be returning to the office on a part-time basis in order to meeting with finders and take in finds. This will be by appointment only and finders must e-mail treasuretrove@nms.ac.uk to book a slot. We are currently taking appointments for Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Full guidance for finders coming into the museum can be found here: Guidance for finders.

***Please note: the Treasure Trove Unit (TTU) is still operating a reduced service and staff are in the office on a limited, part-time basis. Updates on finds may still take weeks or months***

Update 25/06/2020

Please find our latest guidance here:

Guidance on searching for archaeological finds in Scotland during Covid-19.

Please note that we are currently working from home and do not have access to our work phones. To get in contact, please e-mail us at treasuretrove@nms.ac.uk.