Historical items

Items which are found in the ground and are of historical interest to the country fall under 'treasure trove'.

You should report any potential find to the Treasure Trove Unit as soon as possible. This is to stop the object becoming lost or damaged.

Report a potential find

Email the Treasure Trove Unit at treasuretrove@nms.ac.uk.
Call them at 0131 247 4355 or write to them at:

Treasure Trove Unit
National Museums of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh EH1 1JF

The finder has no legal claim to a reward but KLTR may award a payment up to the full market value of the find.

KLTR can adjust or take away the payment if you mistreat the object.

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