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Vacancies: Member of the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel

Would you like to play a vital role in the Treasure Trove system in Scotland? 

Scottish Ministers are seeking to appoint two members to the Scottish Archaeological Finds Allocation Panel (SAFAP).

SAFAP provides advice to the King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) about archaeological items discovered in Scotland, recommending whether the artefacts should be acquired for the nation, where they should be allocated and if a payment should be made to the finder.

We are looking for one professional member and one independent member. Ideally candidates for the professional member role should have relevant experience in practical archaeology, and the independent candidate should have experience of metal detecting and knowledge of the system. In addition, the successful applicants will be confident and engaging communicators, able to work with different colleagues and with the capacity to give the role the time commitment required. If appointed, you will be expected to take up post on 28 July 2025. 

For more information and to apply: Member of SAFAP vacancy.

 

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Publication of the Treasure Trove Review

The findings of the Review have been submitted to the KLTR. Updates on next steps will be shared in due course. 

The report is available here.

 

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Upcoming Events

 

Aberdeen Finds Day - University of Aberdeen

Sir Duncan Rice Library, Bedford Road, University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
AB24 3AA

Click here to book an appointment

More information on site here

 

We will update here when the next set of events have been confirmed.

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Online form trialling

We will be trialling our new online reporting form over the next 6 months. If you have any issues with the form, please let us know by emailing us at treasuretrove@nms.ac.uk.

Treasure Trove Online Form

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Meeting TTU - booking an appointment