Wish I could have ...

[Stringtyer]

My wife and I just got back from a trip to Ireland and Scotland and, after listening to the history of the area - especially Scotland - I wish I had the opportunity to do some detecting around some of the ruins that dot the countryside. In places like the Hebrides islands, there must be many Viking and Celtic treasures still buried.

I know the laws about metal detecting are much different in the UK and Ireland (especially Ireland) when it comes to keeping what are considered national treasures or items of historical significance. Still, I'd love to find some Viking gold or silver ... even if I had to turn it in to the government.

 

[Rookster]

Sounds like it was a great trip.

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Mom was born and raised in Falkirk...I've been over a couple times and have family there. And yes, I would absolutely LOVE to detect there. I too, remember lots of ruins dotting the countryside...I cannot imagine the stuff that been hidden for centuries. Ddf.

 

[against the wind]

I have friends who make annual metal detecting trips to England. These are pre-arranged charters that hunt farm fields. One of my friends has recovered Roman Gold.