The Museum of Lead Mining at Wanlockhead is to host the British Gold Panning Association Championships at the end of the month.
Some of the top names in the field will be there from May 27 to 28, with the Scottish Championships held on the Saturday and British one the following day.
However, organisers are also keen to encourage more people into gold panning as spectators or to have a go with no experience necessary and all age groups welcome.
