Scotland’s canals, rivers and lochs offer great magnet fishing potential. Read Magnet Fishing in Scotland for the country’s top spots and finds so far.
Best Places for Magnet Fishing in Scotland
Scotland’s diverse waters allow varied magnet fishing opportunities. Key magnet fishing locations in Scotland include:
- City canals like in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee
- River hotspots such as along the Clyde, Tay, Dee and Don
- Historic lochs including Loch Lomond and iconic Loch Ness
- Coastal harbour towns full of maritime history
Unexpected Discoveries From Scotland’s Waterways
As well as lost modern items, Scottish magnets have dragged up:
- Antique metalwork like buckles, bottles and military badges
- Ancient artefacts including coins, weapons and jewellery
- Relics from old mills, mines and shipyards
- Safes, signs and structures from Scottish industrial history
Who knows what else lies buried on muddy riverbeds.
When Did Magnet Fishing Get Big in Scotland?
Ask experienced Scottish magnet fishers about the hobby’s rise, they say:
- Rare in 2018 with few magnet fishers spotted
- Occasional only pre-2020 as it wasn’t well known
- Steady growth since 2021 as people tried new activities
Top Magnet Fishing Groups in Scotland
Now lively Facebook groups connect Scotland’s magnet fishing community. Key Scottish magnet fishing crews include:
- Clydeside Mag Crew – Cover Glasgow plus River Clyde spots
- Aberdeen Magnet Men – Hundreds strong group that started via word-of-mouth
- Edinburgh Old Town River Reapers – Active community magnet fishing team
- Tayside Magneteers – Passionate about cleaning the famous River Tay
Ready to Try Scottish Magnet Fishing?
Hopefully you can see Scotland has fantastic magnet fishing potential. Rivers, lochs and canals hold all kinds of finds below! Try it responsibly anywhere with access to see what your magnet discovers. Just follow the rules and have fun.
