Children First Unveils 48th “Bunnies and Brambles” Banchory Bangle

The eagerly awaited 48th prize draw for the Children First Banchory Bangle, titled "Bunnies and Brambles", has launched.

Through the prize draw, Scotland’s national children’s charity hopes to raise £15,000 to give children and families help when they need it most and hope for a brighter future.

Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We help children, their families and the people that care for them by offering emotional, practical and financial support.

Designed by renowned jeweller Malcolm Appleby, these stunning hand-engraved bangles draw inspiration from the vibrancy and beauty of nature, with bunnies and brambles symbolising renewal, growth and hope.

This year’s Banchory Bangle is a stunning Scottish treasure that comes in three variations - gold-plated, silver, and bronze. With tickets on offer for a suggested donation of a £1 or more, everyone has a chance to win an exceptional piece of Malcolm’s artistry while helping protect Scotland’s children.

The Bangle will be proudly displayed by the Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh as part of  “A Celebration of the Banchory Bangle” exhibition, featuring many of Malcolm’s stunning creations from over the years.

Each year, the prize draw is run by the Children First Deeside Committee and has raised more than £200,000 since 1976.

Mary Glasgow, chief executive of Children First, said: “Malcolm Appleby’s Banchory Bangle is a unique piece of Scottish treasure and this year’s design is stunning. We can’t thank Malcolm enough for his tremendous support over the years.

“The prize draw provides a rare opportunity to win an exceptional piece of jewellery while raising vital funds to keep children safe from harm.

“We are in the grip of a childhood emergency in Scotland. Now, more than ever, children, young people and their families need Children First’s support.

“Every penny raised from this year’s Banchory Bangle prize draw will go towards protecting Scotland’s children by providing expert practical, emotional and financial support through our local services and national support line.”

Engraver Malcolm Appleby, said: "Everyone's a winner! Even if you don't win the bangle you are helping to create a better world for children in Scotland and a better society for our future."

Last year’s winner, Claire Hepburn told of her “absolute shock” to win the bangle after taking part in the annual prize draw for many years.

She said: “It was an absolute shock. You never think you might win this, so it was absolutely wonderful.

“I have visited Malcolm’s workshop and I do have another bangle from him, so this was just the icing on the cake. It’s such a good feeling knowing you are giving donations for a worthy cause.”

The first bangle was made 47 years ago in Banchory, Malcolm’s then home, at Crathes Station – the gold bangle was made to mark Malcolm’s 21st year of living in Scotland.

The project has evolved over the decades with the continued support of the Children First Deeside Committee and long-term connection with Taylor’s On The High Street where the prize bangles are on display and prize draw tickets for sale.

Anyone from across the UK can enter the prize draw at: https://childrenfirst.org.uk/get-involved/events/the-banchory-bangle-raffle-2025/