Gold mining
Gold mining used to take place at the Cononish mine, near Tyndrum, Scotgold obtained planning permission for development of the mine for gold and silver extraction in early 2012. In 2010, gold mining exploration began in a River Orchy glen, approximately outside the Lomond National Park. The river is reported to cross several quartz sulphide veins with significant gold mineralisation. Environmental concerns about possible gold mining were raised due to the area's proximity to both the national park and Beinn Udlaidh, a popular climbing marilyn.