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Knight's tale artworks stay in UK (Scotland)

A set of paintings depicting a 19th Century jousting tournament in Ayrshire are to go on display in the area.

East Ayrshire Council has successfully raised £85,100 to buy the Eglinton watercolours by James Henry Nixon.

The works depict scenes from a Medieval re-enactment tournament staged by the 13th Earl of Eglinton in 1839.

Historic shields, which furnished the knights' tents, were also bought for £7,000. The works will go on display at Dean Castle, Kilmarnock, next year.

Read entire article at BBC