DetectorMania 2022

DetectorMania is Scotland's Metal Detecting Rally and in 2022 will be held in East Lothian over three days.

The village of Oldhamstocks dates back to 1242 and is steeped in history; from Bronze Age Hil Forts to Roman settlesments, not to mention its very own castle (Black Castle).  Oliver Cromwell even stayed in the village the night before the Battle of Dunbar.

Weekend Tickets include camping.  Both tent and motorhome / campervan areas will be provided.  Facilities include toilets and concessions.

• Please make sure all holes are filled in and stamped down properly
• Please make sure all gates are closed if moving from field to field as some fields may have livestock
• Postcode and What3Words is sent out to attendees before the event via Facebook
• If you do not have Facebook, feel free to contact us via the Contact Us page
• Tickets available in person on a Lothian Relics Group Dig or online
• Arrival times and programme of events to be announced.
• Please car sharing is always encouraged
• Please respect the countryside code and take any rubbish with you
• Scrap metal buckets are provided for scrap metal only

Please read carefully the rules for Scotland on metal detecting  ethically.  We recommend looking at the National Council for Metal detecting for rules in England, Wales and Scotland via their website here.  Also please look at the Treasure Trove website here and Historic Scotland here.

Acquaint yourself with the terms and definitions used in the following documents:

• ‘Treasure’ contained in the Treasure Act 1996 and its associated Code of Practice, making sure you understand your responsibilities.
• Advice for Finders of Archaeological Objects including Treasure 2006.
• The voluntary Code of Practice for Responsible Metal Detecting 2017 Revision.
• Advice for finders in Scotland: Learn more here »