The 1997 Regal Scottish Masters was a professional non-ranking snooker tournament that took place between 30 September and 5 October 1997 at the Motherwell Civic Centre in Motherwell, Scotland.
Nigel Bond recovered from 6âÂÂ8 down to defeat local favorite Alan McManus 9âÂÂ8.
Qualifying for the tournament took place amongst 6 players at the Spencer's Snooker Centre in Stirling from 9 to 11 September 1997. In the first round, 1985 World Champion Dennis Taylor beat Anthony Hamilton 5âÂÂ4, while former Irish Masters champion Darren Morgan whitewashed Billy Snaddon. In the semi-finals, former Masters champion Alan McManus defeated Morgan 5âÂÂ1, while world number 11 Tony Drago won 5âÂÂ3 over Taylor. In the final McManus defeated Drago 5âÂÂ2, making five half-century breaks in the match, to earn a place at the main draw. All matches were played to the best-of-nine frames and players in bold indicate match winners.