February 14th 2025.
A recent incident at the fire has prompted a decision to speed up the demolition of a remote two-bed bungalow. This bungalow, located on the Allt-na-Reigh estate in Scotland's Glen Coe mountains, was believed to have been used by notorious paedophile Jimmy Savile to abuse some of his victims. The property was owned by Savile from 1998 until his death in 2011.
Unfortunately, vandals took advantage of the derelict property and covered it in graffiti after the extent of Savile's prolific sex abuse was exposed. And just last Saturday, a fire broke out at an outbuilding on the property. The fire was thankfully put out by firefighters, but detectives are now investigating the cause.
In light of these recent events, the owners of the property have announced their plans to demolish the bungalow as soon as possible. The property was bought by a businessman in 2021, and the decision to demolish it was approved by councillors last July. They described the building as "a stain on Scotland's most outstanding landscape".
The businessman, Hamish MacInnes, stated that while they were already in the process of securing a building warrant, the recent fire has accelerated their engagement with Highland Council's building standards team to ensure the site is made safe as a priority. He also urged the public to refrain from attempting to access the area, citing the delicate nature of the surrounding environment.
MacInnes also mentioned that the demolition and subsequent redevelopment will take some time due to the need for specialist construction methods. However, he assured that they are fully committed to beginning the demolition as soon as possible, with the larger redevelopment project set to commence in spring/summer 2025.
It's worth noting that Savile has a long history with this property. He first saw it during a cycling trip in 1944 and eventually lived there from 1998 until his death. The cottage was also the setting for a dinner with King Charles, then-Prince of Wales, in 1999. It even made an appearance in the Louis Theroux documentary "When Louis Met Jimmy", where Louis spent a week with Savile in 2000.
Sadly, the property was also the subject of a police raid a year after Savile's death. The authorities were searching for evidence of his horrific crimes, as more victims came forward after his passing. It's now believed that Savile abused up to 20 victims in this property.
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