Responsible Detecting
Respect for landowners, careful recovery, good field practice and responsible treatment of the history we uncover.
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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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.
Charity First
Our rallies are built around raising funds and awareness for registered charities chosen with the people whose land makes the event possible.
Community
Beginners and experienced detectorists are equally welcome. The aim is a friendly group where people can learn, share and enjoy the hobby together.
£29,885.00Recorded charity donations
34Charity updates shared
1Upcoming 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.
£8000 donated
Supporting local charities
What’s amazing weekend Roman denarius Roman brooches. Lost count on the hammered coins.
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£200 donated
Supporting local charities
The team would like to thank everyone who attended today’s digs.
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£300 donated
Supporting local charities
The Team would like to thank everyone who attended today’s dig.
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Our community
People and resources worth following.
Detectorists, creators and member resources that help make the wider community useful, welcoming and interesting.
The Scottish Detectorist
Videos, discoveries and detecting content from around Scotland.
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Club Merchandise
Support the group and represent Heart of Scotland Charity Digs.
Code: HEART10View merchandise →Wider network
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Lost Jewellery Recovery
Register a lost item so trusted members may be able to help reunite it with you.
Register a lost item →Thank you
Our Sponsors
We’re grateful to the businesses who support Heart of Scotland Charity Digs and help our charity events go further.
Dragon Detecting
Proud sponsor of Heart of Scotland Charity Digs.
Discount: HEART10
Crawfords MD
Supporting responsible detecting and community-led charity events.
Discount: HEARTDIG10
Minelab
Helping us raise funds for local charities across Scotland.
Discount: HEARTDIG10