2nd December 2009, 11:01 PM
I thought it was if the find was made during an archaeological excavation that the finder couldn't claim it, not just if they were 'an archaeologist'. This discussion was had before and my response was what's to stop you in that case, having noted a heap of gold glinting in front of you immediately standing up, slapping your supervisor (you know you've always wanted to), shouting 'I quit' at the top of your voice and then saying 'oh look, some treasure. As I am no longer an archaeologist I claim the finder's reward'? As Drunky says it would be a bit much to say someone couldn't claim because they were an archaeologist - the response might well be 'not any more I ain't!' Maybe it is different in Scotland. In terms of the question though, I think archaeologists should be able to claim any reward, after all they've probably worked harder for it than the average metal detectorist...