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History of gold exploration in Scotland Part 1: Medieval times to the 19th century.
Provided by: Dr Taija Torvela
Activity type(s): Video
Duration: 8 minutes
Suitable for ages: 16+, Staff
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.
Links to activity files:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgXgqJ9iv2o
Subject areas:
- Natural resources
- Science communication
- Metals
- Mineral resources
- Geological field & laboratory skills
Keywords: gold, exploration, history of science
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