Unwanted items from Alan Carr's castle head to auction
Comedian Alan Carr is auctioning off unwanted items from his newly purchased Scottish estate, Ayton Castle. The sale includes a unique collection of cement sculptures known as the 'cement menagerie' that were previously a local visitor attraction.
Why it matters
This event serves as a cultural interest story regarding the preservation and redistribution of historical or folk art collections during property transitions.
Image source, Railtons Auctioneers Image caption, The items going up for sale include the "cement menagerie" which came to the castle in 2021
Neutral reporting on a lifestyle and local news event.
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