Scottish accountancy firm oversees nation’s latest gold prospecting drive

Scott-Moncrieff was already well established by the time of the last Scottish goldrush in the 1860s, and it has now been asked to to oversee an auction of the latest batch of the precious metal to be mined here.

Gareth Magee, a partner at Scotland’s oldest accountancy firm, firm which was established in 1792, has been appointed by Scotgold Resources Ltd, to take on the task when they release the first of their golden haul at the end of this month.

Mr Magee said: “In times of economic uncertainty, gold has seen a resurgence, and this is a rare opportunity to invest in something tangible, authentic, and if not altogether unique, definitely rare. It is a privilege to be invited by Scotgold to oversee the proceedings, and it will be equally fascinating to see the bids coming in. It is more than likely that the bulk of the gold will ultimately be bought by shrewd jewellers wanting to offer a truly Scottish product, but there are canny investors that might just want a bit of the very first pour for themselves.”

To bid for one of only ten 1oz fine Scottish Gold Rounds, mined from the Cononish Gold Mine at Tyndrum and certified by the Edinburgh Assay Office, contemporary prospectors can visit www.scotgoldresources.com for a bidding form.

Sealed bids must be submitted by 4pm on 28thNovember 2016.