GOLD PANNING UK! 🇬🇧 How well did the beginners do in Scotland?!

Alright Mudlovers! I have always wanted to pan for gold, so why not do it here in the UK! See the fun and frollocks of Si, Sean and Stu as we get Gold Fever in Scotland. For PART TWO of this gold adventure click here - • EPIC RIVER GOLD! Anyon...
Become a Patron and get behind the scenes stories!
/ sifinds
Gold equipment by J&S Prospecting
www.ebay.co.uk/str/jsprospect...
My Etsy store where you can buy my up-cycled bottles and more!
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SifindsM...
Music by Si-finds and Rephrase 594 / user-484438352
/ @rephrase594
#mudlover #luckinthemuck #sifinds
#mudlover #luckinthemuck #hovercrafthistoryhunters
Other websites to check out
www.mudlarking.com
www.thamesbuttons.com
www.hovercrafthistoryhunters.com
© Simon Bourne 2021

[@loumarlow7295]

Is there anything more endearing than an Englishman saying "In my heart, I'm dancing" 😊💕

[@connie3527]

"Yay! Gold! Yay!" "How much is it worth?" "20 pence." LOLOLOL! The look on his face was priceless. Oh my goodness, what fun. Never mind, you've only just begun. There'll be more color in the pan, but always remember, the truest treasure is time spent with friends. Looking forward to the next. Love, from the U.S.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Connie. Yes laughter is priceless

[@imcavdb5465]

Time spent with friends is priceless indeed 👍🏻😊

[@Sifinds]

Thanks for watching Mudlovers. To see more river antics in PART TWO > kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJnceHuPiLl3eMk

[@aleta5873]

Here in California, so many people had "gold fever" back in the day. It's easy to see why when you find it. You want to keep going....

[@fanroche8573]

they are called burns not creeks .;...not panning you :)

[@CraigTom-so2vt]

Theres a public panning river on Anglesey closer than Scotland for you Londoners

[@imcavdb5465]

B L Why is that?

[@imcavdb5465]

B L That's a very good reason indeed 👍🏻

[@mmme9671]

Laughed at your friend's laments re bugs, ticks, etc., and your awesome jig, lol. Interesting and fun video, cool gold hunting outting. You're rich in fun dancing, singing friends and experiences. 😎👍

[@Sifinds]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@dudley8671]

*Can't wait for Part II👍* Part I was filled with riches... Sean's bus conversion & excellent guitar work plus Si's TikTok worthy gold dance! Kindly 🧡👍Dudley

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Dudds!

[@dudley8671]

@@Sifinds I'm practicing the gold dance😆

[@suedefringe]

I am in love with Sean's bus conversion! Very original layout. I will have to rewatch again after I'm finished the video. I have watched thousands of conversions in preparations of retirement. Still not sure I want a conversion or something ready to go but I love his !

[@Sifinds]

Yes it’s brilliant. Plenty of height to, it’s like a living room

[@BondiTreasureHunter]

What an awesome adventure mate we’ll done on the gold! I’m definitely gunna have to head to the hills and find some Scottish Gold! Can’t believe you got washed away 😂 and what an epic camper 👌

[@Sifinds]

Cheers dude. Yes spend a week up there. Keep a look out for my sluice and gold pan 😂🤟🏻

[@BondiTreasureHunter]

@@Sifinds That would be so cool if I can find it 🤣 hopefully you left some gold in it for me ;)

[@smokeandkippers]

“Let me just clean my tobacco and weed away!” Lol 🤣🤣

[@Marcel_Audubon]

you guys are the new forty-niners! Glad all well with Stu - his robot was unforgettable!!

[@Sifinds]

Haha! Cheers Marcel 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@imcavdb5465]

Yessss! Was waiting on this video. Comfy chair: check... drink: check! Am watching now 😊 Cool song!!! Love it ♥️ Finding gold makes you feel rich 👍🏻

[@lizstevenson7801]

I did some gold panning when I first arrived here in Australia nearly 50yrs ago from London, and loved it. You did well, look at all those beautiful tiny Garnets you found. You had a laugh, camping with a twist. 🇦🇺

[@Sifinds]

We certainly did. Cheers Liz

[@conitorres9774]

Thar’s gold in them that hill, guys! Hope you find lots. Oh, you had going when you picked up the Mica. Gold and garnets. Maybe you get enough to make a piece of jewelry. Lol, loved the victory dance. Oh no! Awful that you lost some equipment. But it was an great video.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Coni!

[@shimmerbrite]

Si dancing over his first flake, was the most adorable thing I have seen in a very long time..

[@Sifinds]

Had to be done. Haha

[@fanroche8573]

it was part russian cossack too

[@shimmerbrite]

@@Sifinds it was a complete must... everyone MUST jig when they find a flake.

[@Victoria_VO]

I never knew anything about gold hunting! Now I feel like I could go out and find some gold! Great teaching and music! Thank you!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much!

[@jankent5677]

Gold is worth a fortune but that dance is priceless Si!

[@Sifinds]

Haha thanks

[@UltimateCastGuides]

Great video Si, it's amazing how finding tiny specks of yellow stuff can turn grown men into children. In Australia, ounces are just lying on the surface waiting to be found. 'Always wash your flaps', some great advice! Cheers pal

[@Sifinds]

Yeah I know. I watch Aussie gold hunters from time to time. And Terry introduced me to Opal hunters! I’m moving to Aus! 😂

[@UltimateCastGuides]

@@Sifinds 2 great shows. I'm with you in moving to Australia, everytime i watch Aussie gold hunters i think the same thing. Too hot though, i'm Scottish ffs!

[@Sifinds]

@@UltimateCastGuides thanks for clarifying I thought you were Australian. Right, when do we emigrate? Lol

[@shimmerbrite]

@@Sifinds front door is always open :) bring your sunscreen. You’ll need it lol

[@UltimateCastGuides]

@@Sifinds Lol, I'm ready get me out of this hellhole.

[@mariesettonni2460]

I’m late commenting today.. in all My 30 years of camping I have never seen A fire started with Pringle’s 🤣😂🤣. Enjoyed seeing you try something new 👍🏻✌🏼👊🏼❤️ Sean’s singing and guitar playing is really great touch to the video .

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Marie. Yes the Pringles was us getting desperate after a loooong day. But it worked. Haha

[@spicencens7725]

Well Si, there's always mudlarking...and at least you hear the water sneaking up on you. You can add to your repertoire of experiences! Gold is great, but you can't beat a trip with good friends, homemade music, and gorgeous scenery.

[@Sifinds]

Ah we loved it. Makes a change from London and it’s all about being in nature, camping, laughing and trying something new 👍🏻

[@salishseaquest7952]

Good on you, Si! John Webb would be proud of you for getting out in Scotland with your mates, finding GOLD.

[@Sifinds]

Ah thanks mate. Loved that comment. We talked about him on the way up. I was thinking of him 👍🏻

[@salishseaquest7952]

@@Sifinds Thought you might be thinking of Webby. Hope you did find lots more gold. Can hardly wait till next video, though it looks like you had your share of troubles, too.

[@Rubin_Schmidt]

​@@Sifinds You should leave the panning and mining to others and look for the things that the ancients did with the gold, bricks, anchors, fishing weights and crowns. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roivcmevadhkes0&ab_channel=RubinSchmidt kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpfUepammc1kf9k&ab_channel=RubinSchmidt !!!

[@soundsofdeep5975]

2:13 “feel free to show the inside while I tidy my tobacco and stuff” *sees grinder along with tobacco*. Class hahahah

[@lisalorentz5422]

Observing your technique! I'll be panning in Alaska later this week.

[@Sifinds]

Ah wow! So lucky!!!! Please let me know how you get on! I recommend going with someone that has some experience to save you some time.

[@amypaparone55]

What a great video!! Loved every minute of the adventure! The little bits of gold you found and the hilarious jokes! Thanks Si! I’m still laughing!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Amy! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@melodycampbell2266]

Great song, plus it is good to see you having a bit of fun as well. Glad Stu's family member is ok as well!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Melody x

[@Kazza_8240]

I loved this video Si, it looked like you all had a brilliant time, (glad to hear everythings ok with Stu). The music, the picturesque camera shots, the banter, the dancing, and gold! Cannot wait for part 2. 💛

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much!!

[@patricialessard8651]

I noticed something. I live in New England and when I was a teenager I used to look through the rivers in Northern New Hampshire(which is the state where I live) for minerals like ( semiprecious stones) Smokey Quartz etc. but I found allot of garnets just like you found. Same colours and sizes.I find that quite interesting. I've also panned for gold. You just need patience! Really cool video. Thank you for taking us with you!

[@Sifinds]

That’s cool! Nothing like searching in remotes locations is there. So peaceful

[@patricialessard8651]

@@Sifinds that's for sure.

[@bronwyndobbins282]

Sean's bus is gorgeous! I love it. Stu is a funny bugger. Good friends Si, for a good bloke. Haha, when you said nature at its best, I thought you meant the butterfly, then you showed Stu. Wishing your family member well, Stu. I absolutely love camping in the rain. Hope you are taking the garnets. Fun fact, the names on the Ginger beer bottle, my Dad and his family grew up on Sleaford Terrace in Port Lincoln, south Australia, then my Dad moved to Spalding, south Australia where he met my mum, married and had myself and my brothers. So cool.

[@Sifinds]

Nice one. Thanks!!

[@billiehydrick6417]

I can't wait to show you some gold Simon 💛thanks for sharing my friend's

[@Sifinds]

Nice one Billie 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@invokalink162]

That was a lovely change of pace Si. Wonderfully edited too. Congrats on your success hunting the shiny stuff! :)

[@Sifinds]

Thanks John 💪🏻

[@sarahsallotmentjourney]

That was more fun than I thought it would be , I quite fancy giving it a go thanks for the video

[@Sifinds]

Thanks !

[@iaramayumi]

Good sunday!!

[@Sifinds]

Hi Lara!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Congrats on your gold finds, looks like fun. Thanks Si.

[@Sifinds]

It was! Thanks 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@sophiechandler955]

Lovely bus conversion, great vid Si!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Sophie 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@guadalupeknippen2636]

So this is how panning for gold looks like in 2021. Love the 3 second tent and the great camper. 🦋🐝🐞🇺🇲

[@elizabethingram9784]

Thanks for taking us to Scotland, Si -finds!!!

[@Sifinds]

My pleasure!

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

My favourite hobby, been panning for a few years now. Gold fever is real 😁.

[@Sifinds]

Ooh have you found much? Or doing it for the love of the head space?

[@scottishgirloutdoors2662]

@@Sifinds was out panning just 2 weeks ago and came home with 0.23g. Doesn't sound like much but it's all tiny so I am really chuffed. I do love just being out on the water too, even if no gold comes out that day it's worth it just to be out. 😁

[@Sifinds]

@@scottishgirloutdoors2662 Yes exactly. Being in the great outdoors

[@tammaragill9347]

Thanks for bringing us along on your gold panning adventure. Garnets and gold!! Cheers mate! 🍻

[@Sifinds]

My pleasure! Thanks

[@iriswaterford8881]

That looked like fun & brought back memories of childhood. Glad it wasn't raining all the time.

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Iris! Yeah we had a break now and again lol

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

Love the garnets, and gold. Simon is determined to find more gold!!!!! Lol happy hunting ⚓️😀⚓️ ps- at first I thought I was watching Time Team!!😂😂

[@Adam-Gates-Mudlark]

@Kiran Deka Oi! Kiran 😂 lol

[@Sifinds]

Time team? 😂 why’s that? 😆

[@imcavdb5465]

Si-finds Thames Mudlark Because of the many merry men? 🤣

[@daverosenthal2428]

Hey Si Thanks for keeping mudlarking fresh and not just about pipe bowls! X

[@Sifinds]

Cheers. I like to mix it up a bit. Even if it is a bit of a vanity project 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alexcarle8086]

What a great trip, looks like lots of fun was had. And many many bad jokes 🤣

[@amiebashur9143]

The tent competition !! LOL So happy for you that you found gold. Can't wait until part II!

[@Sifinds]

😂 thanks Amie 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@eileenmurphy5718]

Glad to see Stu’s family member is okay, lots of garnets. Interesting gold finds.

[@dudley8671]

Loved the garnets! If it were me, I would have started panning for garnets🙃 lol

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Eileen

[@Katseye102]

Always wanted to pan the rivers here in Nevada….maybe I’ll do that one day!! Very excited for you Si!! ❤️❤️

[@Sifinds]

You must!!

[@MrGeorge514131]

Well done boys, nothing like the buzz when you find your first piece of gold, patience is the key,

[@alicewilson1874]

Loved that tube thing, never seen that being used before. Great fun to watch. That rock looked like a giant potato

[@Sifinds]

Yes they’re wicked. River potato lol

[@carolsledgewalker6903]

Glad you enjoyed it. I don't have the patience .[grin].

[@sheiladickerson5198]

Great video Si!!! Thanks for taking us with you. Sorry you lost some of your gear.😔 Thankful Stu and family are ok. Love the guitar music and song you guys wrote! Very talented!🥰

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much Sheila! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@kathyn8780]

Love the humour and the dancing, not sure its worth it for the gold, but I love gold. More dancing please so funny !

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Kath

[@guadalupeknippen2636]

Hey, at least you boys looked very good in your snazzy equipment, great dance moves and beautiful location. Si, you have some lovely friends. 🦋🐝🐞🇺🇲

[@Sifinds]

Thanks my friend!

[@quirkygreece]

Great video Si - a real feelgood trip. Love it!

[@normawinton6832]

Lovely song 🎵 what fine memories your making and finding gold too boot!

[@Sifinds]

Thank you!

[@denisefallin8042]

I just love u and ur mates. Too fun to watch. With all the dancing, the boys might have to start doing the full Monty...😉🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sifinds]

Haha. I can leave my hat on 😉

[@lovelyskull3483]

You are a patient man Si. Very interesting video.

[@yankeetimeline]

Very cool! Here in East Tennessee we have lots of flour gold but every now and then we can find a small picker. Gold fever is contagious and the only cure it to find more! Lol

[@Sifinds]

Haha! I want to go back

[@donHooligan]

awesome!

[@Sifinds]

👍🏻🐾🧡

[@scottishwifie14]

My husband gave me a gold panning day course at wanlockhead as a present a few years back it was an amazing day got some Scottish gold to take home. The scenery was amazing as well.

[@Sifinds]

What a great gift, he's a keeper!!

[@shirefinds6585]

Hi Si! Been waiting for this vid and it's well worth the wait. Really enjoyed part 1. Great to see you out in the beautiful wilds of Scotland for a change from the Thames. Looking forward to part 2 - hope you found a few nuggets!! Take care.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks pal!! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@mauricepeter8659]

Nice Gold, thx for showing 🤗👍

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Maurice 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@CraigTom-so2vt]

Kleish guitars would love this video and the different panning implaments good vid

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Craig! 👍🏻

[@Tom_J23]

Great adventure Si. Thx for video!!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Tom!

[@marygarner5249]

Gold been waiting for this love your ADVENTURES 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mary!

[@AThike]

Y’all are so funny! Thanks for the entertainment!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Debra

[@DetectaBull]

Great 1st effort guys. Well done fellas

[@LuuA_Forever]

Favorite part of the entire video - 33:45! Love the song as well 🖤🖤

[@Sifinds]

Haha! Thanks x

[@patwithers1448]

Love from the old lady in Texas may God bless you always😊

[@karmaclanton5544]

Great video, love all the flowers and butterfly shots, very cinematic!!! Good job!!!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks!

[@GramCanyonSam]

🤠 I really enjoyed your day finding the shine ✨️ cheers from all across America 🇺🇸

[@christhompson4270]

Nice song, well done. Great video I enjoyed watching your video. Stay safe and well 🙏🥰🥰👏👏👍👍👍

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Chris 👍🏻🧡🧡

[@rockreader4298]

Simon, Your videos Never disappoint and this one is no exception. The location reminds me of our local creeks here in California and coming from a family of successful gold miners, I really Enjoy the subject of this video and last but not least, You always choose the Best Mates for all of your Adventures. They are diverse in character, Adventurous, Intelligent and some are a little or a lot Humorous, much like you, Simon. Luck in the creek muck to you all. That butterfly blended in, looking like a wild mushroom. : ) Good eye, spotting that Mica. (My late Uncle taught me to put a dab of spit on my finger and touch it to the surface of the water, breaking the surface tension, sinking the floating flower gold, which can be significant. When people pan at home, they use jet dry, but a "Bit of Spit" will do fine while panning the creeks, nature's giant sluice box.) (For a homemade snuffer bottle, use the container from a Hair Dye Kit. Modify with a tube or piece of plastic straw.) Nice Gold Flake jig, can't wait for your Big Gold Dance at the conclusion. Cool Geetar pickin', Sean. Loved the Gold Panning song you both wrote. Words Please? Looking forward to the next segment of this Gold Adventure. Glad Stu's Family is fine. : )

[@Sifinds]

Great advice with the spit! Thanks!

[@rockreader4298]

@@Sifinds , Always Happy to help. : )

[@saramorgan6638]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video, you have beautiful film shots, esp. with the rain. Thank you for making this!

[@Sifinds]

My pleasure

[@wenDesigner]

I love Stu! Lol, looking at the birds? You guys have too much fun!

[@Sifinds]

😉

[@sadielevens1144]

I live to pan for gold. Have not do so in years. Two of my first husband and my things to do before he passed was pan for gold and metal detecting.

[@Sifinds]

Where did you hunt?

[@sadielevens1144]

Mostly in Northern Virginia and a bit in Northern Georgia. USA

[@janicescragg2388]

🇨🇦 Interesting how different people have slightly different ways to pan gold. Also how the concentrates are different from location to location. The garnets here on the North Saskatchewan River are pretty much pink sand and the gold closer to Edmonton is dust and the closer to the mountains you get the bigger the gold gets. Makes sense I guess. The one indicator here for panning for gold is black sand called magnetite. It is basically iron flakes. Super fun to play with using a magnet. 🤪😁 Love those faceted garnets. I hope to go somewhere someday where I can pan for garnets. I also find the suction tube idea intriguing. I may have to try that.

[@Carolbearce]

Wow what an awesome weekend with friends. The garnets are amazing. So glad you found some gold. Love your 3 second tent. We have garnets here in USA, along with the small gold pieces. Looks like you had an amazing few days.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks! Yes it was a great break from the usual

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

I always wondered what happened to Mika, loved that song “Grace Kelly” 🤣 Your mispronunciation amused me greatly. What an amazing location to be in. Loving the Bourne bottle.

[@Sifinds]

Yes that is a great tune! I say tomato you say…. 😉

[@lexieslarksandcrafts]

@@Sifinds I say let’s drink tea 🫖

[@moonrakermudlarks]

Loved this episode of Si-finds. Looks like you guys had a blast. You inspired my hubby and I to start mudlarking, I wonder if I can persuade him to try gold panning 🤔

[@Sifinds]

Thanks! You won’t regret it if you do 👍🏻

[@psykoklown1001]

Si you should really season your pan what I mean by that is take a rough rock and rough up the clear shining on the inside it will help you catch gold much easier

[@Sifinds]

Yeah I’ve heard that thanks

[@eddiek0507]

An interesting video, I loved the 'Mystery Machine' bus 🚌 lol...😀👍

[@arrangrant6037]

Glad it all panned out for you okay 🤩🤩great video thanks

[@Sifinds]

😂 cheers mate

[@arrangrant6037]

@@Sifinds No problem can’t wait for part 2. Have you thought about doing a video safely obviously about the SS Montgomery wreck on your Hovercraft History Hunters I am sure your American viewers in particular would be interested 👍

[@rach940]

That was fantastic Simon! Really enjoyed 😃 The gold fragments are so beautiful. Looks like you had a great time!

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Mudlover!

[@KsdmNeo]

I’m 18 I live in Scotland. Interested in gold panning it looks really fun but I have no idea where to start or where to go

[@rameyzamora1018]

It's actually easy to make a small fortune panning for gold. Start with a large fortune.

[@Sifinds]

Haha! Right

[@lillianryder7344]

Making memories 👍🇮🇪

[@JohnPAdv]

mudlarking is awsome* if gold was bigger would be worth it, still the adventure is what matters and fun:)

[@Sifinds]

Yes - the thrill of the hunt!

[@carolinecrawford4067]

Looks like a fun outing with friends!

[@gaynor3976]

Looks fun but needs patience. Well done on your finds. Part 2 looks good xxx

[@Sifinds]

You do! Thanks

[@Sydroo1969]

Simon still mudlarking. Once a mudlark always a mudlark...lol 👍 Good onya with gold finds.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks pal 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@LLLL-ld5wh]

Love the song gentlemen. 🎵

[@Sifinds]

Thanks so much!

[@catherinemoore1426]

Simon you are always up for an adventure , I have panned a bit here in BC, Canada it can be fun ❤️🇨🇦

[@Sifinds]

You’re so lucky!

[@diannmcdonald4949]

What a wonderful entertaining and informative video. Loved every minute. Learned about panning for gold, dancing and the pitfalls of camping in the rain. I loved that you found those lovely garnets. I hope you kept them all. I would love to find some. Looking forward to the next one. Have a great week and please keep safe.

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Diann! 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@georgiewalker1069]

So interesting. Beautiful Scotland. Would love some of those pebbles for me garden! “Luck in the Creek!” 😂 Butterflies bring good luck. Oh Simon! Garnets! 😍 The gold flake shuffle 🕺💦 boys will be boys 😆☕️🍻

[@Sifinds]

Haha cheers Georgie

[@georgiewalker1069]

Bottoms up!!

[@nestorze]

You guys had tones of fun in a beautiful setting.

[@Sifinds]

We really did!

[@richardserridge2767]

Wow! Now that looks like my kind of activity... Secluded, amongst nature and finding something precious! Nice one Si!

[@Sifinds]

You get it 👍🏻

[@vicgoldman251]

This along with a dozen other things is on my bucket list! Just turned 60 and cannot wait for the uk summer. Im on the border almost with scotland and not far from the pennines, after my first gold this year, but with he added twist I need enough for an Emerald ring am even off to Bogata for the emerald!! reat inspirational video. 100% for the Dance.

[@minnierose4398]

💛 Thanks, fab video x

[@Sifinds]

Cheers Minnie!

[@scottishmudlarking]

Awesome adventure with the lads! Who would have guessed the rivers here in Scotland are hoaching with gold and garnets! ;) We should start gold panning... Nicole & Craig

[@Sifinds]

I’d love to see that!

[@monikawiedmann8594]

Nice adventure! I love it :)

[@Sifinds]

Thanks Monika!

[@Givulinovich]

I think I get it. It’s not about the possible fortune, but the adventure of pursuing it.

[@Sifinds]

Exactly that!!

[@juanitaskelton448]

Exciting video...great filming, guys! Looks like fun...whooooeeee...gold! Great tents and the fun you guys get to have makes me laugh...thank you, loves! Go team!

[@Sifinds]

Thanks! It was such a fun trip 👍🏻🐾🧡

[@imcavdb5465]

There's gold to be found everywhere on this planet. It came from outer space. It's more concentrated on some spots and you have to dig on other spaces. Often it's just gold dust, but on some places you can pick up real big nuggets.

[@Sifinds]

Yes amazing that it all came from another planet. Which means somewhere out there - there must be a planet made of the stuff!

[@imcavdb5465]

Si-finds Thames Mudlark Everything is possible 😊