The tournament took place at the Glasgow Indoor Bowling Club last weekend as Ireland, England and Wales battled it out with the hosts for the trophy.

Scotland were comprehensive winners in the end, notching up wins in each of their three ties. Defeating Ireland 108-61, England 102-59 and Wales 97-55 to put Scotland’s name on the trophy for the first time since 2011 and ending a run of three consecutive English wins.

Taggart was delighted with the victory, picking it out as the highlight of his bowls career.

He said: “We weren’t expecting to win but I think we were confident of doing well. That’s about as good as it gets I think, captaining the team to a win.” It was a significant victory in more ways than one for 24-year-old Taggart. Having played in the competition for the last six years, this was his final outing as he will be too old to play next year.

He admitted he was stunned when he was asked to take on the captaincy role and that it involved some duties that he wasn’t entirely comfortable with.

He explained: “It was a bit of a surprise to be asked to be captain but I was very proud to do it. I had to give team talks each day, which is not something I’m totally comfortable with.

“Luckily all of the guys knew what was expected so I only said a few words each day.” Bowls runs in Callum’s family. His mum Anne-Marie has won British titles, while dad Stuart also bowls at a high level.

Callum remembers going to watch his dad play and believes that’s what started his love for the sport.

He said: “I first played when I was 10 at the Old Kirkpatrick club. I used to go up and watch my dad play and that got me interested, from there I wanted to play myself.”