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Pan For Gold
Wanlockhead village
Pan for gold in the nearby Wanlockhead streams. All equipment and waterproofs provided.
I have panned for gold and it was a great day out.
In the Wanlockhead museum learn about the area and see many of the minerals taken from the hills.
Finding Gold
Pan for Gold
Wanlockhead Village,
Dumfries and Galloway,
ML12 6UT
In Wanlockhead village the Romans mined the lead for their armour and weapons.
Wanlockhead villages is over 450 meters up the hills of the Southern Uplands of Scotland, Wanlockhead and Leadhills area became known as "God's Treasure House in Scotland".
The area has produced some of the world's purest gold (22.8 carats)
which was used in the making of the Honours of Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels) circa 1540.
Pan for Gold
From Edinburgh it takes approximately 90 minute.
The 5 hour Gold Panning experience includes the services of our experienced gold panner, use of all the necessary equipment, panning permit and packed lunch.
OR
Day Out Tour
Visit Carlops, West Linton, Biggar, Leadhills and Wanlockhead
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