A Highland Games trophy lacking for nearly 90 years has returned house to Scotland.
The Rose Bowl silverware was historically awarded to the top-performing athlete on the Cabrach Picnic and Games in Moray.
The occasion – as soon as a staple of the Highland Games calendar – ran yearly from 1877 to 1935. It was revived in 2022 by The Cabrach Trust following an 87-year hiatus, however with out the trophy.
Following a public attraction final summer time, the silverware was finally tracked down 585 miles away in Axminster, Devon.
Adrian Taylor discovered the Rose Bowl in his home throughout a filter and found the belief was looking for its secure return after Googling to search out out extra concerning the trophy.
The 73-year-old mentioned: “My grandfather Charles Taylor was the last winner of the Rose Bowl.
“He was a superb athlete in addition to a effective musician, being notably proficient within the bagpipes.
“Though it’s been nice to have the silverware in the family for the past few decades, it is fitting that, with the return of The Cabrach Picnic and Games two years ago, it returns home.”
The Rose Bowl was gifted to the group in 1926 by John Harper, a local of higher Cabrach and a high-ranking officer within the Hong Kong police power.
The Cabrach Trust mentioned Charles Taylor claimed the prize in its first yr however misplaced out in 1927. He went on to reclaim the trophy in consecutive years to be awarded the bowl outright.
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A earlier search traced the silverware to Coventry within the possession of Charles’ eldest son, Ron. However, it was not till Adrian received in contact that the thriller unravelled.
The Rose Bowl is now as soon as once more the grand prize for the best-performing competitor.
Jonathan Christie, chief govt of The Cabrach Trust, mentioned: “I could not believe it when I unsuspectingly answered the phone and found myself speaking with Adrian Taylor.
“We are past delighted to welcome the Rose Bowl again to its rightful house and are indebted to Adrian for recognising its significance to the Cabrach’s wealthy tradition and historical past.”
Source: information.sky.com”