URBAN explorers have been told they are risking death after people were spotted venturing into Scotland’s only gold mine.
Cops issued the major warning after receiving reports of people sneaking into the mine near Tyndrum, Stirlingshire.
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Several photos and videos have been posted online of explorers venturing into the dangerous site.
Cononish mine in Stirlingshire was operational until last year until the firm running it, Scotgold Resources Ltd, plunged into administration.
Footage shared on social media shows explorers wandering through the mine.
But cops have said they have received several reports about the posts.
Officers in Stirlingshire urged people wandering into the mine that they could end up seriously injured or even get themselves killed if they enter the dangerous area.
They have vowed to up patrols in the area as they urged people to stay away from the mine.
A post was uploaded to Police Scotland’s Forth Valley Division Facebook page.
It read: “Police Scotland has received numerous concerning reports of persons posting videos and pictures whilst illegally within an operational gold mine near Tyndrum, Stirlingshire.
“The public are reminded that there is a serious risk of injury or death at this site and should not attend.
“It is a criminal offence to cause damage or overcome the security to enter a property, regardless if you think a building is abandoned or not.
“Officers continue to make regular patrols in the area and action will be taken against anyone breaking the law.
“If you have any information regarding the above, please quote call card 1740 of 3/9/24 on 101 or contact the Crianlarich Community Policing Team.”
