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Black Bowmore | An Islay Legend

Black Bowmore | An Islay Legend

Many Scottish distilleries are known for their rich, often tumultuous, histories steeped in legend and mythology; and this is certainly true of Islay’s iconic Bowmore distillery.

 
Harmony, Integrity, Industry | An Extraordinary Gold Bowl

Harmony, Integrity, Industry | An Extraordinary Gold Bowl

Featuring in our June Works of Art & Fine Furniture Auction, this unassuming bowl is impressively crafted in twenty two carat gold and bears an interesting crest, that of the Rothschild family.  

 
McTear's Easter Egg Collection 2025 for Glasgow Women's Aid

McTear's Easter Egg Collection 2025 for Glasgow Women's Aid

McTear's has been proud to support Glasgow Women's Aid at Easter since 2016. The eggs donated, and monetary donations via JustGiving, have a huge positive impact on the charity and the women it supports, not to mention the children who also are escaping domestic violence.

 
Diamond Lot Sparkles In Sporting Auction

Diamond Lot Sparkles In Sporting Auction

A rare medal from Airdrieonians’ only Scottish Cup win in 1924 could fetch £4,000 when it goes under the hammer at a specialist sporting auction in Glasgow.

 
Every Day is a Valuation Day

Every Day is a Valuation Day

Our valuers are available six days a week to provide auction valuations of art, antiques, jewellery, watches, coins, whisky and more.