Alan Carr doesn't want them, do you? Contents of comedian's castle to be sold
Summary
Comedian Alan Carr has bought Ayton Castle in Scotland and is now selling hundreds of items from the castle that he and the previous owners do not want. The auction, featuring over 400 lots including sculptures, paintings, furniture, and a Bentley car, will take place at Ayton Castle in July.Key Facts
- Alan Carr purchased Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders for over £3.25 million.
- More than 400 items from the castle will be auctioned off, including a collection called the "cement menagerie" of concrete sculptures.
- The "cement menagerie" was created in the 1960s by a retiree for his disabled son and was a popular visitor attraction before moving to Ayton Castle in 2021.
- The auction will be held on July 5, with viewing days on July 3 and 4; tickets are required.
- Items range from low-cost pieces like railway time boards (£10-15) to a 2011 Bentley Mulsanne valued between £20,000 and £30,000.
- The auction is organized by Railtons Auctioneers, who report interest from both local and international buyers.
- The sale includes various types of items such as paintings, furniture, textiles, and the sculptures.
- The previous owners left some contents that they did not want to keep when moving to a new house.
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