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History of gold exploration in Scotland Part 1: Medieval times to the 19th century. Provided by Dr Taija Torvela Video Description:

This video is part of the Youtube channel “Our Metallic Earth” by Dr Taija Torvela.
Robert Burns’s lyrical descriptions about Scotland’s gold-bubbling fountains may have been an exaggeration, but gold was mined in Scotland since the middle ages. Scotland even experienced its own gold rush in 1869. This two-part video gives an overview of the history of gold exploration and mining in Scotland.
Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgXgqJ9iv2o

Links to activity files Suitable for ages: 16+, Staff Subject areas

Natural resources

Science communication

Metals

Mineral resources

Keywords: gold, exploration, history of science

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