First held in Coatbridge in 1979, this year’s The World Indoor Bowls Championship is currently underway, with the first games in the Open Singles played on Monday, January 20.
It’s a tournament that Scotland has dominated over the years, with Scots Alex Marshall and Paul Foster claiming the most titles in history, with six and five wins respectively.
And the defending champion is also Scottish, after Stewart Anderson claimed his third title in 2024.
All three players are amongst the bookies’ favourites for this year’s tournament. Here are the 10 players most likely to lift the trophy - and bank the £50,000 winner’s cheque.
5. Jason Banks
Yet another Scot is the fifth favourite, with Jason Banks having odds of 10/1 for the title. His best performace to date was getting to the final of the 2023 tournament. | Bowls Scotland
6. Sam Tolchard
Also a 10/1 shot to become 2025 world champion is England's Sam Talchard. He's never placed in the tournamant, but does have four Commonwealth Games medals to his name - three bronze and one silver. | 2022 Getty Images
7. Les Gillett
English bowler Les Gillett is 14/1 to add a second world title to the one he won in 2022. He's also a two-time pairs champion. | National World
8. Robert Paxton
After losing two finals, England's Robert Paxton finally broke his world championship duck in 2020. He's 16/1 to retake the title. | Getty Images