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Gold

Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:13:40
Publish Date: 2024-11-30 12:39:00
Description:

Scotland has been blessed with some of the most exciting of gemstones, but knowing where to find them is the secret. A rare edition of 'Scottish Gem Stones' by W J McCallien led Kenneth to the discovery of the riches to be found on Scotland's mountains and shores.

In the first episode, Kenneth tells the story of Scotland's short-lived gold rush in 1869, when 600 gold miners made their way to Sutherland in the hope of a major find.

Kenneth searches for the elusive treasure himself, and reflects on his experiences in poetry.

Presenter Kenneth Steven Producer Mark Rickards

A Whistledown Scotland Production

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