Editing Gold mining (section)

==== Scotland ====
The [[Kildonan Gold Rush|Scottish gold rush]] occurred in [[Scotland]], primarily in the Highlands during the 16th and 17th century. Gold deposits were discovered in rivers and streams, leading to a surge in prospecting and mining activity.<ref name=":25">{{Cite book |last1=Callender |first1=R. M. |title=The Scottish gold rush of 1869 |last2=Reeson |first2=Patrick F. |date=2008 |publisher=The Northern Mine Research Society |isbn=978-0-901450-63-0 |series=British mining |location=Sheffield, Yorkshire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Laurenson |first=Sarah |date=2016-05-03 |title=Material landscapes: the production and consumption of men's jewellery during the Scottish gold rush of 1869 |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/2373518X.2016.1204865 |journal=History of Retailing and Consumption |language=en |volume=2 |issue=2 |pages=129–142 |doi=10.1080/2373518X.2016.1204865 |issn=2373-518X|url-access=subscription }}</ref> The [[Scottish Crown Estate Act 2019|Scottish Crown]] took an interest in gold discoveries, in hopes of aiding the kingdom's economy and revenue. King [[James IV of Scotland]] established a royal mint to produce gold coins from Scottish gold. The Scottish gold rush eventually waned due to a combination of factors including the depletion of easily accessible gold deposits, harsh weather conditions, and the political instability at the time.<ref name=":25" />