Scotties in the City Online Auction
Date: 10 September 2026
Introduction
The Scotties in the City Auction (the “Auction”) is for the benefit of The Maggie Keswick Jencks Cancer Caring Centres Trust registered in Scotland (charity number SC024414) (known hereafter as “Maggie’s”).
The Auction comprises of:
(a) the In-Person Auction, which will take place at Glasgow City Chambers on 10 September 2026 at 6.30pm; and
(b) the Online Auction, accessible via https://scottie.wildinartauctions.com which will be managed by Wild in Art ("WIA“) via their online auction partner Bidpath.
The Auctioneer is Alex Fleming.
Data Protection
By registering to bid at the Auction you are consenting to allow WIA and Maggie’s to contact you about the Auction and acknowledge that WIA and Maggie’s will process your personal data in accordance with their respective Privacy Notices for the purposes of administering the Auction.
If you register for the Online Auction, your personal data will be shared by WIA with Bidpath for the purposes of administering the Online Auction.
Your data will be stored and shared in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and any other data protection legislation which may amend or supersede the GDPR.
As part of our commitment to privacy and transparency, you can review more information about how we collect and use personal information via our Privacy Notice.
1. Wild in Art - wildinart.co.uk/privacy-policy
2. Maggie’s - maggies.org/utilities/privacy-notice
Buyers Guide and Terms and Conditions
The Buyers Guide contains a brief overview of the Auction process and the terms under which Lots are made available for sale at Auction. The Terms and Conditions of Sale set out the legal relationship between the Buyer and Maggie’s. By registering to bid and participate in the Auction, you agree you have read and agree to both these documents, accessible at www.scottiesinthe city.co.uk
Buyer's Guide
1. Introduction
This Buyer’s Guide contains a brief overview of the Auction process and the terms under which Lots are made available for sale at Auction. Please read the Buyer’s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of Sale carefully. By registering to bid and participate in the Auction, you agree to be bound by them.
2. Definition
2.1 When the following words are used in this Buyer’s Guide, they mean:
Auction - A live sale by auction which shall take place simultaneously In-Person and Online and shall be managed by Maggie’s.
Bidder - Any person, properly registered and approved by Maggie’s and/or WIA to participate in the Auction who makes or considers making a bid to buy a Lot at Auction
Buyer - The person or organisation making the highest bid or offer for a Lot accepted by the Auctioneer, including a principal bidding as agent.
Guarantee of Authenticity - Maggie’s and WIA guarantee that the items sold at the auction are the Scottie sculptures created by artists, displayed at the Scotties in the City Event and sold to raise money for Maggie’s.
Hammer Price - The highest bid for a Lot accepted by the auctioneer at the Auction or, in the case of a post-auction sale price.
Lot - Individual item listed in the Auction Catalogue, accessible at scottie.wildinartauctions.com
Online Auction Platform – the online platform accessible at scottie.wildinartauctions.com administered by WIA and Bidpath which allows a Bidder to place a bid in the Auction.
Purchase Price - The Hammer Price
3. Before the Auction
3.1 Bidder Registration
3.1.1 Every person or organisation wishing to make a bid is required to register before participating at the Auction.
3.1.2 Those wishing to attend the Auction as a Bidder either in their own capacity or as an agent for another bidder, need to complete and return the Bidder Registration Form which is available online at www.scottiesinthe city.co.uk. If a hard copy is required, please contact scotties@maggies.org.
3.1.3 Those who wish to bid in the Online Auction online must create a Wild in Art Auctions Account at scottie.wildinartauctions.com and register for the Online Auction. The Online Auction Registration Form must be completed in full.
3.1.4 To comply with mandatory Anti-Money Laundering Legislation, WIA and Maggie’s must, under law, (a) verify a bidders identity; and (b) confirm their place of residence. To register as an in-person Bidder, the Bidder must therefore provide at least one form of photographic ID which can be used to verify your identity. If this does not state your current address, separate proof of address dated within the last three months (such as a utility bill, council tax bill) will also be required.
3.1.5 If you are registering as an agent to bid on behalf of another party, you must produce the relevant ID documents in 3.1.4 above for both yourself and the person or organisation on whose behalf you are acting. In addition, you must provide a written and signed authority from the third party confirming your authority to bid on their behalf.
3.2. Pre-Auction Viewing
3.2.1 All the Lots can be previewed at the Farewell Weekend from 29-30th August 2026 at The Bridgeton Bus Garage. We have an exclusive preview event on Friday 28th for potential bidders. If you’d like to come please email scotties@maggies.org.
3.3. Delivery or Collection of Artworks
3.3.1 Without any liability, Maggie’s can provide shipping estimates before the Auction; a Bidder requiring this information should email scotties@maggies.org including the Lot number and shipping address at least 3 working days before the start of the Auction.
3.3.2 If delivery is requested, invoices for the delivery of sculptures by IDK Global Logistics will be raised and emailed to the Buyer the day following the Auction. Invoices for delivery must be paid before delivery takes place.
3.3.3 If the Bidder is based outside the United Kingdom, the Bidder should ensure in advance of the Auction that the Lot can be exported from the UK and imported into the country of destination. No sale will be cancelled because the Lot may not be imported into the country of destination.
3.3.4 Maggie’s will work with any parties who wish to export their sculptures using our shipping partner IDK Global Logistics. They can advise Bidders on relevant export licensing regulations and may assist with export licence applications. Neither Maggie’s nor its freight agents can guarantee that any licences, permits or consents will be granted. Any Bidder who may require this assistance needs to email scotties@maggies.org at least 7 days before the Auction.
4. At the Auction
4.1 Bidding
4.1.1 All bids are by individual Lot unless the Auctioneer states to the contrary during the Auction. Lots will usually be sold in their numbered sequence, unless the Auctioneer announces otherwise.
4.1.2 All bids must be made in English, in Pounds Sterling [and are VAT exempt].
4.1.3 The Auctioneer may accept bids from Bidders present in the sale room at the In-Person Auction and via the Online Auction Platform.
4.1.4 Online bids shall be made in accordance with and subject to the terms of the Online Auction Platform.
4.1.5 The Auctioneer may accept or decline bids at his entire discretion.
5. After the Auction
5.1 Successful bids
5.1.1 Maggie’s will raise invoices for each successful Bid at the end of the Auction and these will be sent to the successful Bidders by email. The invoice will show the Hammer Price to be to be paid, and identify the Lot purchased. Bidders at the In-person auction can pay by card at the auction or have an invoice emailed to them using the email address supplied at bidders registration.
5.2 Payment
5.2.1 Payment is due when the Lot is knocked down to you on the fall of the Auctioneer’s hammer in respect of the Lot.
5.2.2 Unless agreed in writing with you by Maggie’s, you must pay all the sums in Pounds Sterling either on the evening upon winning the Lot or within [5 days of the invoice being issued]. Payment must be in Pounds Sterling and may be made by electronic transfer, debit card or bankers draft.
5.3 Shipping and storage
5.3.1 The Buyer is responsible for organising delivery or collection of their purchase and Lots must be collected by 18 September unless other agreed in writing with Maggie’s.
5.3.2 The purchaser will be responsible for paying the daily storage cost of £50 per day from 19 September
5.3.3 Alternatively Maggie’s can provide a quote for delivery/shipping – please email us at scotties@maggies.org.
5.3.4 A Buyer who wishes to collect their sculpture must contact Maggie’s by email at scotties@maggies.org giving details of:
a) The name of the individual or company collecting the artwork – and agree a form of identification
b) The proposed date of collection
Maggie’s will then agree a date for the collection and send to the Buyer details of the address and collection time and other pertinent information. All collections are at the new Buyers’ risk.
Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions of Sale (“Conditions”) set out the legal relationship between the Buyer and Maggie’s. Please read these Conditions (and the associated Buyer’s Guide) carefully. By registering to bid and participate in the Auction, you agree to be bound by them.
1. Interpretation
1.1 In the event of any conflict between these Conditions and the Buyer’s Guide, these Conditions shall take precedence.
2. Definitions
2.1 The following words in these Conditions mean:
Auction - A live sale by auction managed by Maggie’s and Wild in Art.
Bidder - Any person, properly registered and approved by Maggie’s and/or WIA to participate in the Auction who makes or considers making a bid to buy a Lot at Auction
Buyer - The person or organisation making the highest bid or offer for a Lot accepted by the auctioneer, including a principal bidding as agent.
Guarantee of Authenticity – Maggie’s and WIA guarantee that the items sold at the auction are the Scottie sculptures created by artists, displayed at the Scotties in the City Auction event and sold to raise money for Maggie’s.
Hammer Price - The highest bid for a Lot accepted by the auctioneer at the Auction or, in the case of a post-auction sale price.
Lot - Individual item listed in the Auction Catalogue.
Purchase Price - The Hammer Price
3. Catalogue descriptions and condition of Lots
3.1 All Lots are sold subject to their condition at the date of the Auction. By making a bid, the Bidder accepts the actual condition of the Lot and acknowledges that if a bid is successful, the Buyer will buy the Lot ‘as is’.
3.2 Maggie’s cannot guarantee that colours are properly shown in the Auction catalogue. All Lots are sold ‘as is’. Bidders are encouraged to inspect Lots and satisfying themselves as to condition before bidding.
4. Before the Auction
4.1 Every Bidder must register using the Bidder Registration Form obtained from www.scottiesinthecity.co.uk in accordance with the Buyer’s Guide see Section 3, Bidder Registration. Those who wish to bid in the Online Auction must create a Wild in Art Auctions Account at scottie.wildinartauctions.com and register for the Online Auction. The Online Auction Registration Form must be completed in full. Personal information shall be used only in accordance with Condition 7 below.
5. During the Auction
5.1 Maggie’s reserves the right to refuse participation in the Auction and to reject any bid. Bids may not be accepted from unregistered bidders and all Bidders must be 18 or over and have sufficient funds to cover any bids made.
5.2 All bids must be made in Pounds Sterling and are exclusive of VAT.
5.3 The Auctioneer has the right to exercise reasonable discretion in refusing any bid, advancing the bidding in such a manner as he may decide, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, determining the successful Bidder, continuing the bidding, cancelling the sale or re-offering and reselling the Lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, then, in the absence of any evidence to the contrary the sale record maintained by the Auctioneer will be conclusive.
5.4 When making a bid, every Bidder acknowledges that such bid is a binding offer to buy the Lot at that price (plus the Buyer’s Expenses (if applicable), and any and all shipping charges, import duties/taxes, storage and other costs). A successful Bidder will be deemed to be the Buyer unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with Maggie’s before the start of the Auction and set out in the Bidder Registration Form that the Bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Maggie’s and only then will Maggie’s regard that third party as the Buyer. In such circumstances, the Bidder acting as agent confirms that he is authorised to bind the third party and that the Buyer has been made aware of and accepts these Conditions.
5.5 Online bidding for the Online Auction is made available by WIA via Bidpath (a third party software company) and online bidding is subject to their respective terms of use.
5.6 The Auction will be tracked on a video or digital screen, which may display, among other things, a photograph of the Lot offered for sale and the then-current bid. Bidders understand and agree that errors may occur in its operation and, except as expressly stated in the Buyer’s Guide or these Conditions, Maggie’s shall have no liability arising out of or related to any errors or omission in respect thereto.
5.7 By participating in and/or attending the Auction and signing the Bidder Registration Form, each person acknowledges that they may be filmed and/or photographed and that WIA and Maggie’s may each use and publish such film and/or photographs, together with participant’s name and likeness in accordance with each party’s privacy policy for use in (1) providing online access to the Auction, (2) recording the results of the Auction, (3) print, digital, online and all other media for marketing purposes (including without limitation, on WIA and Maggie’s websites, Facebook Live, YouTube and other online platforms) and (4) in any other WIA and Maggie’s publications of whatever nature. Publication of the images in whatever format confers no right of ownership on the individual or right to royalties or payment. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let one of our staff members know on the night.
5.8 The highest bid accepted by the auctioneer at the close of the auction will be the Buyer and the conclusion of a contract for sale between the Maggie’s and the Buyer. The Lots shall remain the responsibility of Maggie’s until the earlier of (i) the Lot is collected by the Buyer; or (ii) 19 September at which point risk and responsibility shall pass to the Buyer. Buyer should arrange insurance cover for the Lot if required from this point.
6. After the Auction
6.1 Maggie’s will raise invoices for each successful Bid and these will be sent to the successful Bidders by email.
6.2 Unless a different arrangement (as set out in condition 5.2.2 of the Buyer's Guide) has been agreed by Maggie’s, payment is due within 5 working days of the invoice being issued and must be made by the Buyer. Payments from any other source will not be accepted and shall be returned by Maggie’s.
6.3 Title in the Lot will pass to Buyer and the Lot will be made available for collection by the Buyer only when Maggie’s is completely satisfied that all monies owing have been paid in full.
6.4 Payment must be in Pounds Sterling and may be made by electronic transfer, debit card or bankers draft. Please quote the invoice number when making payment to ensure it can be processed as efficiently as possible.
6.5 The Buyer will not acquire title to the Lot until all amounts due to Maggie’s from the Buyer have been received by Maggie’s in cleared funds even in circumstances where Maggie’s has released the Lot to the Buyer.
6.6 In the event of default by the Buyer, Maggie’s may take one or more of the following actions:
6.6.1 hold the Buyer liable for the total amount due and commence legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law;
6.6.2 cancel the sale;
6.6.3 resell the Lot publicly or privately on such terms as Maggie’s shall think fit;
6.6.4 take such other action as Maggie’s deem necessary or appropriate. If Maggie’s resells the Lot under condition 11.7.3 above, the Buyer shall be liable for payment of any deficiency between the total amount originally due to Maggie’s and the amount received upon resale as well as all reasonable costs, expenses, damages, legal fees and commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise arising from the default.
6.7 Maggie’s shall be entitled to retain Lots sold until all amounts due have been received in full in good cleared funds or until the Buyer has performed any other outstanding obligations as Maggie’s shall reasonably require. Subject to this, the Buyer shall collect, or have shipped or collected for shipment, purchased Lots within 7 calendar days from the date of the sale unless otherwise agreed between Maggie’s and the Buyer. Lots can be collected in person by appointment only (please see the Buyers Guide for further information).
6.8 It is the Buyer’s sole obligation and responsibility to be aware of, to comply with, and to pay for all relevant import duties, taxes, customs and other fees charged in the Buyer’s local jurisdiction. The Buyer understands and agrees that Maggie’s shall have no obligation or responsibility for any import duties, taxes, customs, shipping or other charges for the Lots shipped. Failure by the Buyer to pay all necessary amounts may result in the relevant authorities returning the Lot to Maggie’s and in those circumstances the Buyer will be charged and will pay storage costs and Maggie’s or Maggie’s’ additional reasonable costs and expenses.
6.9 It is the Buyer’s responsibility to ensure that any Lot purchased from Maggie’s enters the shipping location lawfully, that all duties and taxes have been paid and that all required export procedures, regulations, and laws were properly complied with. Buyer understands and agrees that WIA shall have no obligation or responsibility for complying with any export procedures, regulations, or laws applicable to the Lot.
6.10 If the Buyer wishes to apply for an export licence this does not affect or postpone the Buyer’s obligation to make payment in accordance with Maggie’s’ payment terms nor Maggie’s’ right to charge interest or storage charges on late collections.
7. Use of information
7.1 By registering to bid at the Auction you are consenting to allow WIA and Maggie’s to contact you about the Auction and to process your personal data for the purposes of administering the Auction.
7.2 If you register for the Online Auction, your personal information will be shared by WIA with Bidpath for the purposes of administering the Online Auction.
7.3 You will find further details about Privacy Policies for WIA and Maggie’s and details about how we process personal data and how to exercise your privacy rights on Page 1 of the Buyers Guide.
8. Terms of Guarantee of Authenticity
8.1 Maggie’s guarantee that the sculptures sold at the auction are the Scottie Sculptures created by artists for the purposes of raising money for Maggie’s.
8.2 Except as expressly provided in these Conditions Maggie’s shall have no liability to the Buyer in respect of a Lot and all and any implied warranties and conditions are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.
9. Intellectual property rights
The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Wild in Art and Maggie’s relating to a Lot (including the contents of the Auction catalogue), is and shall remain at all times the property of WIA and Maggie’s and shall not be used by the Buyer, nor by anyone else, without WIA and Maggie’s written consent. WIA and Maggie’s make no representation or warranty that the Buyer of a Lot will acquire any copyright or other reproduction rights in it.
10. Events outside our control
Maggie’s will not be liable or responsible for any failure to perform, or delay in performance of, any of its obligations under these Conditions that is caused by an event outside its control, that being any act or event beyond Maggie’s’ reasonable control, including without limitation strikes, lock-outs or other industrial action by third parties, civil commotion, riot, invasion, terrorist attack or threat of terrorist attack, war (whether declared or not) or threat or preparation for war, fire, explosion, storm, flood, earthquake, subsidence, pandemic, epidemic or other natural disaster, or failure of public or private telecommunications networks. Maggie’s’ obligations shall be suspended and time for performance extended until such time as the event outside its control is over, following which a new collection or shipping date can be agreed.
11. Other important terms
11.1 If any part of these Conditions is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the Conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.
11.2 The contract is between the Buyer and Maggie’s and no other person shall have any rights to enforce any of its terms.
11.3 If Maggie’s fails to insist on performance of any of a Buyer’s obligations under these Conditions, or if it delays in doing so, that will not mean that Maggie’s has waived its rights against the Buyer and does not mean the Buyer no longer has to comply with those obligations.
11.4 This agreement and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with English law. If any entrant to the Auction wish to take court action, they must do this within the courts in the United Kingdom.