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Hobbyist metal detecting in scotland: Understanding the extent, its character and opportunities for engagement
May 20, 2020
Hobbyist metal detecting in scotland: Understanding the extent, its character and opportunities for engagement

Hobbyist metal detecting as a recreational activity has the potential to make a positive contribution to our knowledge of Scotland’s past if carried out responsibly and with an awareness of laws and guidelines designed to protect and preserve our shared archaeological heritage