Antiques Roadshow guest refuses to sell ‘priceless’ bagpipes despite valuation

AN Antiques Roadshow guest refused to sell ‘priceless’ bagpipes despite being told the true value of them.

In a recent episode of the BBC show presenter Fiona Bruce visited the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh in Scotland.

A woman called Louise Marshall wanted to speak to expert Adam Schoon about a family heirloom that previously belonged to her dad for over 40 years.

She explained that her dad used to perform in a village called Gretna Green, and after he died, Louise decided to keep the tradition running in the family by playing the bagpipes.

Louise told Adam: “These are my dad’s pipes.

“Robertson bagpipes from Edinburgh and they’re very special.

“My dad played them for 44 years at Gretna and they still sound as sweet as they did back then.

“They’ve been played in all types of weather and it makes me proud to play my dad’s pipes.”

Adam told Louise that at auction they would go for around £1,000 to £1,500.

Despite the value, Louise decided that she would never sell them on because of how special they are.

Louise replied: “They’ve never ever been valued and you can’t put a price on them.

“They’re absolutely priceless and they’ll stay with my family forever and they’re incredibly special bagpipes.”

• Antiques Roadshow airs on BBC One