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Lead mining in Scotland
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Lead ore has been mined and refined in Scotland for centuries, primarily in the form of galena. It was a versatile material used for roofing material high-status buildings, fabricating the pipework of
Abandoned lead mine buildings at Mulreesh on Islay.
Abandoned lead mine buildings at Mulreesh on Islay.
Site of abandoned 19th-century lead workings and settlement at Woodhead near Carsphairn.
Site of abandoned 19th-century lead workings and settlement at Woodhead near Carsphairn.
Lead pipes brought water to the fountain at Linlithgow Palace in 1538, and parts of the roof were covered with lead
Lead pipes brought water to the fountain at Linlithgow Palace in 1538, and parts of the roof were covered with lead
Old lead mine workings at the head of Glengonnar
Old lead mine workings at the head of Glengonnar
Gold mining in Scotland
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Gold has been mined in Scotland for centuries. There was a short-lived gold rush in 1852 at Auchtermuchty and Kinnesswood, and another in 1869 at Baile An Or on the Kildonan burn in Helmsdale in Suthe
Lead mining in Scotland
…worked on another fountain, was shipped from Hull. On two occasions the supplies of lead earmarked for his work were stolen. James V sent prospectors to look for gold in the lead mining areas, with some success. The barony of Crawfordjohn came into James's hands in 1536, and he licensed Ninian Crichton of Bellibocht (at Glencairn) to work…
The Gold Burn at Kildonan, Sutherland
The Gold Burn at Kildonan, Sutherland
English prospectors Bevis Bulmer and George Bowes found gold near the Elvan water in the Lowther Hills.
English prospectors Bevis Bulmer and George Bowes found gold near the Elvan water in the Lowther Hills.
George Douglas of Parkhead was said to have been killed by a landslide at his mine near Shortcleuch water while searching for gold.
George Douglas of Parkhead was said to have been killed by a landslide at his mine near Shortcleuch water while searching for gold.
Bulmer Moss, north of Leadhills, in 1605 Bevis Bulmer worked at least two sites to the west and east of the moss.
Bulmer Moss, north of Leadhills, in 1605 Bevis Bulmer worked at least two sites to the west and east of the moss.