The Highland cottage formerly owned by Jimmy Savile has been demolished. Savile, one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders, owned Allt-na-Reigh in Glen Coe for about 13 years from 1998. The property on the A82 has been damaged in a fire and repeatedly vandalised since details of the former TV personality's abuse emerged following his death in 2011. Work to bulldoze the cottage started in March last year, but could not be completed until a building warrant and other necessary approvals were issued by Highland Council. A spokesperson for the owner, Scottish entrepreneur Harris Aslam, confirmed preliminary demolition had been completed. They said: "Set against the backdrop of Glen Coe and the Three Sisters, this is an area of extraordinary natural beauty. "We will commence construction on a prestigious home of exceptional quality that is reflective of the landscape in which it sits. "Our focus is firmly on the future - one defined by respect, quality, and a strong sense of place." The spokesperson said the Aslam family recognised the "significance" of the location due to its striking backdrop of the Three Sisters mountains, and its association with the celebrated Scottish climber a
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The Highland cottage formerly owned by Jimmy Savile has been demolished. Savile, one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders, owned Allt-na-Reigh in Glen Coe for about 13 years from 1998. The property on the A82 has been damaged in a fire…
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The Highland cottage formerly owned by Jimmy Savile has been demolished. Savile, one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders, owned Allt-na-Reigh in Glen Coe for about 13 years from 1998. The property on the A82 has…
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The Highland cottage formerly owned by Jimmy Savile has been demolished. Savile, one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders, owned Allt-na-Reigh in Glen Coe for about 13 years from 1998. The property on the A82 has been damaged in a fire…
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