More than a detecting group

Finding history.
Supporting communities.

Heart of Scotland Charity Digs brings detectorists together for well-run fundraising digs that support registered charities, respect the land and celebrate the history beneath our feet.

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Heart of Scotland Charity Digs metal detecting finds

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Fundraising events organised across Scotland with responsible detecting and community at their heart.

Our story

A shared hobby turned into something bigger.

Heart of Scotland Charity Digs is a Scottish-based metal detecting group that organises fundraising events in support of local registered charities, while promoting responsible metal detecting and strong community values.

Our organised digs bring together people of all ages and experience levels — from complete beginners picking up a detector for the first time to experienced hobbyists with years of knowledge behind them. Every event is built around enjoyment, learning and mutual respect.

We place a strong emphasis on correct recovery methods, responsible land use and positive engagement with landowners. By working closely with farmers, local communities and registered charities, we aim to make every event enjoyable for detectorists and worthwhile for the wider community.

Important: Heart of Scotland Charity Digs is not itself a registered charity. We organise fundraising events and donate proceeds to registered charities selected with the landowner.

What matters to us

Good digs should leave a positive mark.

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Responsible Detecting

Respect for landowners, careful recovery, good field practice and responsible treatment of the history we uncover.

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Charity First

Our rallies are built around raising funds and awareness for registered charities chosen with the people whose land makes the event possible.

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Community

Beginners and experienced detectorists are equally welcome. The aim is a friendly group where people can learn, share and enjoy the hobby together.

£20,285.00Recorded charity donations

29Charity updates shared

3Upcoming digs currently listed

How it works

From field permission to fundraising dig.

The best events are the result of good relationships, clear organisation and respect for everyone involved.

Land & charity

We work with the landowner, agree the event arrangements and identify the registered charity the dig will support.

Organise the rally

Members are given the event details, meeting information and expectations so the day runs safely and smoothly.

Dig, discover & give back

Detectorists enjoy the day, finds are celebrated responsibly and fundraising proceeds are passed on to the chosen charity.

Charity impact

Latest Charity News

See some of the recent fundraising updates made possible by landowners, members, supporters and everyone who takes part.

Heart of Scotland charity donation update

£450 donated

Supporting local charities

Heart of Scotland charity digs team would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended today’s dig. Loads of silver and hammered coins up today. £450 was raised.

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