The Uranium Hunter:
Chasing The Glow
Exploring Radioactivity in Nature, Science, and History – One Adventure at a Time.
Biography
Welcome to The Uranium Hunter, where science, history, and adventure collide. I’m Colin, an explorer from North East England driven by a lifelong fascination with the mysterious world of radioactivity. From uncovering the secrets of uranium in nature to demystifying the science behind radiation, my mission is to educate and entertain while answering one big question: where is the uranium?
Growing up with a passion for science, I was inspired by nuclear physics in school and later captivated by stories like Chernobyl and The Days, which revealed the power and perils of the atomic age. But my journey didn’t stop at history books and documentaries—I wanted to explore the subject firsthand.
Now, armed with a Geiger counter, UV torch, and a sense of curiosity, I travel to fascinating landscapes like the Cheviot Hills, uncovering radioactive minerals, tracing fault lines, and sharing my findings with you. Whether you’re a rockhound, a science nerd, or simply curious about the natural world, I invite you to join me on this glowing adventure.
Together, we’ll leave no stone unturned.
Latest Videos
The Missing Gold of the Cheviots: Part 2 | Radioactive Dykes and Randy’s Gap
We left Part 1 with me sliding down the terrifying incline at the very roof of an ancient epithermal system. Part 2 is all about chasing the physical clues. This time, we went deep into the gorge in search of an answer to one simple question: is there still gold left here at Kingsseat Burn?
The Missing Gold of the Cheviots: Part 1 | Kingsseat Burn & The Cock Law Complex
I’ve had this remote location on my rock-hounding list for ages. Sitting just over the border in Scotland, this specific pocket of the Cheviot Hills is vastly less visited than the glamorous spots of Linhope, Harthope, and Breamish.
Latest Blog
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This blog post accompanies the 2-part video “The Missing gold of the Cheviots” now available on YouTube. Over three visits, we explored the area of Kingsseat Burn in the Scottish Cheviots. We didn’t cover all of the science in the video; this blog post offers a deep dive into the geology and mineralogy of the Kingsseat Burn area. Geological Background…
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This post accompanies our latest YouTube video: “Uranium Hunting in a Military Zone: The Forbidden Radioactive Hotspot.” The “Three U’s” and the Haslam Challenge In 2025, I took on Dr. Haslam’s “Three U’s” challenge. In his Geochemical survey of stream waters and stream sediments from the Cheviot area, he named three locations with uranium mineralisation: Linhope Spout, Bleakhope, and Bellyside.…
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What are reduction spheroids? These metal-eating, uranium-enriching microbes from ancient Earth might hold the key to finding life on Mars. Learn how reduction spots form and why they matter for nuclear science and astrobiology. The Mystery of the Bleached Spots While hunting for new areas to find radioactive minerals, we stumbled across a paper about the Scottish Isle of Cumbrae.…