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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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