Gold panning Leadhills- Scotland.

A gold panning and prospecting trip to the Leadhills in Scotland. Sniping , sluicing and panning for gold . Steeped in history , Leadhills was famous for it's lead mines and is a popular place for gold panners to seek their fortune in the streams which flow off the rolling hills of the surrounding estate. There is good gold to be found here but you will have to be prepared to a fair bit of digging to find it and preferably live close by to keep working your chosen section.
I hope you enjoy the video and if you are new to gold panning it might give you an insight into this fantastic hobby. For further details on how to get a permit - leadhillsestate.co.uk/
Thank you for watching - MrDazp1

[@forthedisenfranchised4366]

Lovely bit of rock, it looked like a crystal, certainly the shape of a crystal

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

It was a nice looking specimen for sure pal

[@brettreynolds1929]

great stuff ... you almost got me into cycling but not quite but i have bought a few sluces so i am having a go....thank you for inspiring me....brett from Rochdale

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks Brett, if you find the mother lode in Healey Dell let me know.

[@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294]

Pleased you didn’t loose the camera Daz. Makes you realise 99% of humanity are honest and kind.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

The guy who does @ Thors Treasure emailed me last week. Amazing that after our meet up he saw it on a forum.

[@chrisbrits7722]

Immense work rate and determination. You should be finding more with the ground you cover. See all the videos of people pulling out some shiny all over the world. Good to see the prospecting vids like yours that illustrates how hard but fun it actually is 👍👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks for the fantastic feedback there Chris, I try to tell the story as it really happens . If gold was that easy to find we would all be doing it. I have a met a few people on my travels who do not film their adventures but they sure do find some gold but they will have move a lot of dirt to get to it over weeks if not months of painstaking hard graft. All the best pal.

[@RHR-221b]

Thank you, MrDazP1. Video Coolio Maximus. I have a wee, secret burn somewhere far outwith Tyndrum, to which my late Maternal Grampa introduced me, circa 1963 when I was 12 years old. No pyrite! Only flecks of quite abundant *gold* ... Subscribed. Stay free. Rab 🍻 😎

[@RHR-221b]

PS. Scottish 'valleys' are 'Straths' in Scotia ... R 👋

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers RF, that sounds fantastic having learned from your grandfather. Tyndrum certainly is a beautiful place to explore

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge buddy, always appreciated...👍

[@1000000trs]

Yep - I've cancelled the 20th anniversary dinner tonight. That can wait.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Steady on 10000000, I don't want to be held responsible for any family disputes lol. Catch ya later , cheers.

[@cheviot62]

The waffle thing is called a gauffre. Pronounced goff-ra. French Belgian border delicacy. Love the commentary on the vids.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers Steve, I love em, I think the Welsh make one similar too.

[@MrCreepyc]

Another top vid Daz the editing is on point and the shots you get with the drone are mint! What a location.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hey thanks for that buddy, I tried my best to capture the moments and tell the story but was slightly disappointed with the results. I need a trip back down to the usual spot Wales before things change again. Hope you are well and managing to get a few cheeky pans lol.

[@24934637]

They are called Stroopwafels! Very popular in Holland! :)

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

The syrupy waffle lol - cheers buddy

[@AurProspector]

I.m yet to do lead hills, looks similar to the centre of the Mennock, hard digging! Speck per bucket sort of thing but with more lead.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Yes that's what I thought pal but you have to stick to the same spot and work the layers away over several days, if not weeks to get the better gold.

[@johnmonger6233]

Hello m8, can’t wait for the new video. I will be watching tonight! 🥳

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Nice one John, I was hoping to find or see more gold than I actually did but I hope the video tells the story. It's a bit longer than the usual ones and the dark nights are drawing in so it might help with the start of us all hibernating.

[@hehawbuggeraw8203]

Search the internet for 'beastie be gone' save yourself being breakfast lunch and dinner to the midge @mrdazp1. Great video well put together thanks Mr daz

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hey thanks for the advice there pal, I need something that works for when I am up there next.

[@geordiegoldprospectingau9725]

Yet another class video mate and you got to meet the Scottish legend 👍👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hello Sluice, thanks buddy and yes Thors T is a legend

[@geordiegoldprospectingau9725]

I've just started a channel trying to vid my prospecting trips any advice you could give me

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@geordiegoldprospectingau9725 It might sound a bit weird but try to find some gold before you do any filming , unless you know what to expect. Be mindful of your battery life and dropping the camera in the water also comes to mind.

[@geordiegoldprospectingau9725]

Don't want to say to much but I've been on a spot recently finding it with regularity it's the filming think I need a better set up than just phone also the speaking I sound like a mumbling fool 👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@geordiegoldprospectingau9725 Ha ha every one hates the sound of there own voice pal, give it a go and you might be surprised. A tripod is always a good thing to take along also.

[@northernpickers]

great footage & amazing editing daz, how much gear mate wow. ive just started out around leadhills & have had a few good trips, bedrock areas are seeming to be paying of for us. just starting to put a few vids on & have give you a mention. thanks daz for the great watching. hardcore midge in leadhills is for the brave.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks for the feedback Northern P and yes the little blighters are relentless . I will have a look at your vids buddy, Cheers.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hey buddy I checked out your channel and I recognize the place you were panning lol. Thanks for the mentions too , I'm not sure if you are aware but your comments are turned off on the channel settings so people can't reply to you.

[@northernpickers]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures thanks for all your help mate, just sorted the comments part out & editing vids, done a few spots and succeeded thanks to yourself, just need the experience now. heading back to the secret spot in a few days. great days

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@northernpickers I'm excited for ya pal. You have done your research on KZbin and now it's time to practice everything you've learned. this is where it can get very interesting depending on how far you are prepared to go with it. Best of luck pal.

[@northernpickers]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures all a learning curve mate, sorted the comments thanks.

[@DEmma1972]

I love Leadhills. People there are so friendly.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I just love the large rolling hills up there , stunning.

[@devito501]

Good video matey, really surprised 😮 you never got much on the river I told you about as it’s always gave me a lot an I know the river of the back of my hand . But it been a long time since I’ve been on it so could of been well done but there will be good pockets on it . The higher up you go the less there is . The vein that you saw on the left down river from there I always found some good gold . Ohh an thanks for the mention too , was cool to hear .. 😀 all the best Danny

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hello Danny, I think the problem is that you have to dig fair bit and also need a bit of good luck. As for the sniping , it's probably the best place I've seen for bedrock but someone's been there before lol. It's all a learning curve though. Hope you are well buddy.

[@markbargery1219]

Videos just keep getting better awesome views loved it , like u said scratching that itch , I love it Shane u didn’t get more colour

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks Mark, your comments are appreciated. Any gold is a bonus, The hole subject is fascinating to film and to try and share the experience is the key.

[@markbargery1219]

MrDazP1 well u certainly get that across maby get some dates up next year for a few days out with everyone with same interests

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@markbargery1219 It would be an idea to go out and film others doing it, that way I don't get a bad back and blisters lol.

[@11robert11]

Well done mate not your best finds but bet it was a lovely few days in solitude. The rock looked cool have you ever seen dan hurd, he finds some intresting gemstones. you ever thought of doing that, dont know if the uk has quiet the same specimens.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hi Robert , it was a tad disappointing but I have met prospectors from here who have found some super pieces. There are gems and interesting minerals to collect in the uk too. I tried and that's all I can do. Thanks for watching pal.

[@williammiles2241]

Bought the Book £32 on ebay. Hope to find some enlightenment. Thank you for the information. like the videos.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

It puts all the information out there in one place which can't be a bad thing William. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm too. We all need a bit of it from time to time to keep us going buddy. You have some good bedtime reading now ..

[@ThorsTreasure]

Another epic video mate and really great to finally meet you hopefully im a bit better next time and up for a bit more digging, i think you are hundred percent on the bedrock areas had been hammered to death theres very little unknown bits thats the problem surely there must be some untouched its a big body of water to cover it all. Its the question tho do you dig deep or trek for miles its a difficult one im with you but a wee shine in your pan and amazing scenery makes it worth while even if the wee vampires are biting lol its cold now they wilk have died away minus at nights last few nights here, lol the outtakes cracked me up and i didnt realise that was the guy that wrote that book lol till the next time friend 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hello pal, It was great to meet you too. Hope you are OK with the edit as I have tried to keep your privacy intact. Big thanks for your efforts this week as well with the camera. I was just replying to DT prospecting and thought that if I got my mountain bike up there I could get to those places that are further afield to find lesser visited streams. Has it been close to zero deg C up there already ? and have you got the Frankenstein spade repaired lol.

[@ThorsTreasure]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures loved it mate and no ive not repaired it yet lol i got a plan tho 😂😂 it will be proper frankenstein next time and yeah mate frost freezing already still been nice during day but with a chill in the air for sure water is going to be baltic need thermal waders on i think lol and a decent set of gloves failing that plenty of tea breaks look forward to next time mate 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@ThorsTreasure Get a jubilee clip for that spade lol. Yes the cold weather is starting to creep in. Beautiful here today but once the sun sets it goes chilly quickly. Hopefully see you soon pal.

[@8888ruthie]

I've got a Nosilife (Craghoppers midge hat, they fold up,) Think it was half price at £15 but they have them buy 2 get one free at the moment in shop. was great in Shetland, the holes aren't too big x.. Found a few good spots in Leadhills. need to get back up there :)

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I watched a video by the Renagade Scotsman recently , he used a pretty good head mesh with built in goggles. He did the Cape Wrath way in August ! I was a bit disappointed on this trip expecting to find the gold a bit more easier. It must be in pockets or on benches but that takes a lot of trips to learn what's going on Ruth.

[@8888ruthie]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures I'd PM you where we did ok if I knew how lolx

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@8888ruthie Thanks for the offer Ruth. There's probably hundreds of spots here , it just takes time to learn to learn the river.

[@julianmarsh2758]

Another great video MrDaz, do you ever find any nice garnets that are keepers.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hello Julian, I can't say that I've ever found any nice garnets to be honest . It's always nice to find some lovely Pyrite though .

[@matterbach6200]

What a beautiful spot! Too bad the gold was hiding... Could you tell me where you got the black top mat on your sluice? I've been looking for something similar for my mini 6

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hello Matt the the top mat came with the sluice but you could try ebay for some help www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLD-PANNING-BACKPACKER-SLUICE-BOX-GOLD-OWL-MATTING/392567164814?hash=item5b66d38f8e:g:PIIAAOSwpJJd5XFv

[@MadHalflingInventor]

I'm guessing the black mat is v-ridge matting, I've just bought some here: www.goldpanningsupplies.co.uk/index.php/slices/matting/fine-ribbed-rubber-sluice-matting-12-x-12-detail

[@pauldent4896]

Great video Daz , early start tomorrow for me , Leadhills, might try a quick hour on the pass towards Wanlockhead, what’s the worse that can happen , hopefully won’t get shot 😂

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Bullet proof waders pal, have a great trip out Paul and best of luck

[@glendadalejones3753]

Loved the vid 🙌

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks for watching Glenda, hope you are well

[@glendadalejones3753]

MrDazP1 all good here...hope you are too. Our town is on lockdown now,but we are not...it’s going to be a long winter I think.im dreading it,because of my chest(asthma) !

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

The rules seem to be absolutely ridiculous though. I can't go to a friends garden but I can have a coffee and cake in cafe with them .

[@glendadalejones3753]

MrDazP1 it’s boggling dazp . How they come up with these things,just leaves me confused.im just sticking to what my ex nursing instinct tells me and that’s if in doubt,cover up.ive practiced that since the first lockdown anyway.i got my boxes of gloves,I gel my gloves,peel them off when appropriate and wear my n95 mask,because it has filters etc.the n99 is the best one though. This one I got does about nearly the same...

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Yes I think you have the best policy there Glenda. It must be confusing for the younger generation who may show no signs but carry it.

[@boxers999]

Stunning footage Daz, what was that nice shaped stone you found? Great outtakes too, lucky to get that camera back 👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hi Ste, the stone was just some mineralised material but the shape of it was pretty good. The camera was found 6 weeks later ! Hard to believe.

[@dmtstuff]

I'm glad it's not just me that gets chased off by the midge's 😂 Get yourself a midge jacket, the little buggers go straight through mozzi mesh. The smaller stream you were on (BG) has been hammered mate. Used to be some nice gold come out of it. Good video yet again mate 🙂

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers DT, I was told that a certain person may have sniped all the likely spots, it certainly looked perfect, everything about it, but I couldn't see anything. This place could grow on me though. I could do to get the mountain bike on a trip up there and go a bit lighter, further into the hills pal.

[@dmtstuff]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures I love it up there mate but the place does get hammered. I do prefer the wanlock side - on the other licence, probably because I've spent more time on that side. I'll be back up there soon 🙂

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@dmtstuff I fancy a mooch on the east side of Moffat too. To be honest I reckon I need to have the next 3 years up there on my summer hols to learn more about what's going on. I was hoping to get back to Tyndrum this year also but it's just been a crazy one for all of us. I think eating my soup and noodles beside the river was Just as exciting as the gold sniping. Hopefully we might cross paths one day pal.

[@gp9605]

Hey daz brill video, where did you get your white hand pump from? Its a little belter

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks Grayham, It was actually given to me by a someone who follows my channel, He saw me at the river, came down for a chat and gave it to me. It's all made from basic plumbing fittings you can get from most DIY shops.

[@gp9605]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures ahhh ok ill have a look into it, is it like a 10mm aluminium pipe at the end?

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

The good thing is, you make what ever size you want, www.goldpanningsupplies.co.uk/

[@durkdigger8644]

Can’t wait found my first ever gold last wkend only 3 specs but I’m over the moon I didn’t try Abergele I went past Bala in the end was a good day tho can’t wait to get out again 👍👍

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

That's a fantastic feeling when you find some gold for the first time Durk D . No doubt you are planning another trip buddy. Be careful of the gold fever though ! ...lol

[@1000000trs]

Congratulations DD - we can all remember when we found our first few specs - there's nothing quite like it. I didn't know there was Au in Abergele. Threw a lure for trout a few times, but sounds like I'd better take my pan next time ?

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I have heard it's there somewhere.

[@Thefatfoodiemcr]

Great video as always daz thanks for sharing with us cracking watch

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Thanks Aaron, I didn't find a fat lot on this trip but I sure gave it a good go to tell the story.

[@Thefatfoodiemcr]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures mate it was a cracking watch an u had some lovely flour gold in the pan looks like the place is very busy with prospectors of your other video driving up the road so I wouldn't be too disheartened place has probably been picked clean by them all great production as always an i liked the look ov your makeral an noodles for dinner looked well tasty

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@Thefatfoodiemcr Thanks Aaron, I think the key here is to move a lot of rocks over a period of time and keep sluicing everything as you widen your area. It was great though to just enjoy the sun and do some cooking on the camp stove.

[@Thefatfoodiemcr]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures looking forward to seeing your next video buddy cant wait till I can finally give it ago great to see you hook up with thors treasure great souvenir for u two would be mint to see maybe one day all you gold tubers hook up an join forces to hit one area hard be a great video

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@Thefatfoodiemcr The trouble with getting a load of youtube gold panners is that we'd all be talking and not digging lol. You need to give the gold panning a go for sure pal. Thors is a good man, he made me feel very welcome Aaron and has got my lost camera.

[@georgeclarkin1805]

Great video daz going to leadhills at the weekend is there any campsites you can recommend.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Have you tried the Hopetoun Arms George

[@georgeclarkin1805]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures no but I will check it out cheers

[@SMITHYSKONTIKI]

Great video daz. The great outdoors at its best, and some outdoor cooking, camping this video has it all buddy drone work, shame about the midgeys, and you need some new gloves buddy there worn out lol.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hello Simon, I looked out for your van on the M6 north lol, the trouble with sniping for gold is that it wears out the fingers of your gloves in no time. I really enjoyed this trip even if we didn't find a fat lot of gold.

[@SMITHYSKONTIKI]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures I thought you was going to say they wore out with the weight of gold you had to carry 😜😜 hey at least your outdoors buddy better luck next time. One quick question how many buckets would you run through the sluice before a clean up?

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@SMITHYSKONTIKI I sometimes run a fair few because it cleans it's self down a lot when you go back to filling the next bucket but if you did a clean up every 3 buckets it keeps things interesting for you with different aspects of the process rather than a lot of repetitive actions

[@simoncornforth2405]

Was up there a few weeks ago. Got a bit but nothing much! Gonna try over near mofat next

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I was there in August on this trip Simon. There are some nice looking burns east of Moffat !

[@simoncornforth2405]

Of you go again head to wanlockhead the for the a76. After the camping area as you drive through the valley you will cross a catle grid and from that point of the river it is 100% better. Some really nice gold comes out of that section

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@simoncornforth2405 Cheers Simon I need to have a mooch down that section

[@chriscwikla7558]

You're very dedicated, you deserve better ground.

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers Chris , I tried but it wasn't to be on this occasion. I have seen gold from this location and it is very good, you just have to keep at it over a period of time.

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

Looking forward to this Daz😀

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

I tried to find the gold pal but I need a lot more visits to get to know what's going on beneath the water. I had a cracking time admiring the stunning rolling hills and the weather was perfect.

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

It’s not easy Daz. I have been out a few times recently trying unknown spots. I have found gold but not a lot for the work that was put in! You found some nice pieces there. Great camera work as always. Need to get myself a go pro as I just use my phone with a wee tripod!!!⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@ScottishGoldHunter Yes that's a god point pal, if I lived near to Leadhills I would keep working a spot until I had peeled all the layers back to bottom and it's only then that you will start to find the proper gold. It's a labour of love. On these trips you do need a bit of luck and if you take into account flying drones and talking to people plus walking to the locations, half your day has gone. Phones are pretty good these days for video quality but a GoPro is a nice addition to the kit.

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

I know what you mean. I never used to think about filming but now I do, I sometimes waste a lot of time trying to get enough footage etc rather than actually finding the gold!!!! Will need to get a go pro soon! Was out today. Only for an hour or so but was good to get something!

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@ScottishGoldHunter Nice one pal, it all adds up after a few trips. You have made a good point there too, if you are going to make videos and try to capture everything as it happens then your sluicing time will suffer for sure. On some recent trips out in Wales I can spend hours chatting with folk who come up to me sharing their experiences and stories. You are doing a good job mate and have a nice live narration to your videos so keep it up.

[@scottmckenzie1162]

You need a smokey fire for the midgey,s

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Yes Scott, that works really well or they say skin so soft does a good job too

[@soothingandrelax3237]

Hi I'm from Suffolk UK I won't to go do some gold panning were would be the best place to go

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Hello buddy, let me have a look in the book to see if there's anything going on in that part of the world, if not it's Cornwall, Devon, north Wales, Leadhills and Tyndrum to name but a few places.

[@soothingandrelax3237]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures ok thank you for your help

[@soothingandrelax3237]

@@MrDazP1adv3ntures it seems that Suffolk don't have much in the way of gold panning I am doing some metal detecting and I am loving it keep up your good work

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

. Check out this link , it's a prospecting trip on the east coast. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHyrlZ-viN6ipJI

[@iangibson6819]

Can't wit

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Cheers Ian, catch ya later

[@iangibson6819]

I know that voice I've been watching his videos Next year Going to tyndrum for 2 months gold pan my highbanker to Can not wait

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

@@iangibson6819 I bet you will find some good gold doing that pal, what size 12v battery will you take ? 80a/h ?

[@iangibson6819]

Everyone is banging on about time Put the time in it get the money Like a set to my friend if I have to bring a mountain down I will

[@iangibson6819]

3 Man Team One on metal detector 1 sniping 1on highbanker there is one point after make nobody checks the grass when the river Overflows A natural moss As well Ve taken a water pump journey as well