A sculpture of the reputed founder of Invergordon originally bought by a town council for £5 in 1931 could now be sold for up to £2.5 million.

The bust depicts John Gordon, an 18th-century local landowner thought to be the founder of the town of Invergordon. Highland Council. Around 1930, a Scottish town council bought a marble bust for £5.

A valuable marble bust that was lost for years before being found propping open a shed door on a Highlands industrial estate could be sold.

Highland councillors have approved the sale of an artwork bought for £5 but could make £2.5m for a community fund. The marble bust of Sir John Gordon was made by French artist Edmé Bouchardon.

A valuable marble bust that was lost for years before being found propping open a shed door on a Highlands industrial estate could be sold. The sculpture of Sir John Gordon was made by French ...