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Magnet fishing allowed on Scottish canals in UK first

Magnet fishing is to be allowed on Scottish canals from Saturday in what is being described as a UK first. The national body, Official Magnet Fishing Scotland, has been granted scheduled monument consent (SMC) from Historic Environment Scotland (HES) which will allow the pastime on the canal network for the first time. Members of the group will now be able to use their high-powered magnets on Scottish canals to fish out metal objects while also helping keep the inland waterways clean. Elly McCrone, HES director of heritage, said: “We have been working with Scottish Canals for many years to ensure the ongoing protection and management of Scotland’s historic canal network.

Magnet fishing allowed on Scotland s canals

BBC News Published image captionMagnet fishing in Scotland s canals will now have official approval Magnet fishing - where people hunt for metal submerged in canals and rivers - is to be allowed in Scotland s canals for the first time. The pastime increased in popularity in Scotland during last year s lockdown. However, Saturday will be the first time it is officially permitted in a Scottish canal. The national body, Official Magnet Fishing Scotland, has been granted permission for members to fish in Edinburgh. The permission was granted by Historic Environment Scotland, which said further applications were being submitted for Inverness and Glasgow in the months ahead.

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