Police were called to chase away gold prospectors from a Perthshire beauty spot.
A small team of men were reported panning for nuggets at the Birks of Aberfeldy, a gorge made famous by a Robert Burns poem.
Gold and silver were mined in Perthshire area as far back as the 17th Century, and one of the biggest gold nuggets found in the UK, weighing 22g, was discovered near Aberfeldy.
It is illegal for the public to pan in the area, which is a designated site of special scientific interest.
Scottish Natural Heritage said: “There has been continuing interest in the site for gold panning and SNH would prefer that this did not take place as it could be damaging to possible salmon spawning areas.”
Police said: “Two men left the area at police request.”
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