The Purvis Group helps round up Kirkcaldy’s Wemyss Ware Cats

There’s been some unusual cargo arriving at The Purvis Group’s New Thistle House base in Lochgelly – 11 rather large cats!

The Purvis Group was delighted to assist the Adam Smith Global Foundation with the collection of the Wemyss Ware cat sculptures that have been entertaining visitors around Kirkcaldy as part of the town’s popular Cat Trail.

Using specialist lorries from the plant hire fleet, the team collected 11 of the sculptures and transported them safely back to their headquarters, where they are now happily settled in ahead of the next stage of their journey.

Thankfully, these particular felines proved considerably easier to round up than their smaller, more independent counterparts!

The Wemyss Ware Cat Trail has brought 17 large-scale, artist-designed cat sculptures to locations around Kirkcaldy, celebrating the town’s long-standing connection with Wemyss Ware and its pottery heritage. Each cat has its own unique design and story, encouraging visitors to explore different parts of the town while discovering the work of local artists.

The trail has been organised by the Adam Smith Global Foundation, which works to celebrate and promote the legacy and heritage of one of Kirkcaldy’s most famous sons.

With the Cat Trail now drawing to a close, the sculptures are being brought together ahead of a special auction, giving cat lovers and collectors the opportunity to bid for one of these unique pieces.

The auction takes place on 3 October at The Adam Smith Theatre – so if one of the cats has caught your eye during the trail, this could be your chance to take one home.  Visit the auction website here https://www.cattrail.uk/auction