There's gold in them thar hills

[Shewie]

Gold digging in Loch Lomond just started on BBC4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01708v7

 

[Toddy]

I know someone who decorated her garden with the bore rods from the test holes to check for gold. You can actually see the specks of gold in amongst the stone
It's only commercially viable to extract it though when gold reaches a certain price.

Surprising just how much gold there is in the UK

cheers,
M

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Good spot Shewie. Ive been watching Gold Rush Alaska and Gold Divers on discovery. Very entertaining stuff. Am taping it as Mrs Thrill has Eastenders on

 

[Rod Paradise]

A mate of mine panned enough in the Mennock valley to make his & his wife's wedding rings, but doubt you could make a living at it there.

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

Panning is mostly used now as a locating method in before you bring in Sluice box and or a dredge, unless you find deposit in large concentrations it's just not worth it commercially but can be a nice little hobby earner.