Fire Damages Jimmy Savile's Glen Coe Property

A property in Glen Coe, Scotland, once owned by notorious TV presenter Jimmy Savile, was damaged by fire on Saturday evening, affecting an outbuilding next to the main cottage. Emergency services, including the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, responded quickly and extinguished the blaze, leading to the temporary closure of the A82 road. The site has been the target of vandalism since Savile's exposure as a prolific sex offender after his death in 2011. Current owner Harris Aslam has received planning permission to demolish the existing structure and replace it with a new four-bedroom home, which will honor former owner Hamish MacInnes, a renowned Scottish climber. Police Scotland has initiated inquiries to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire. The property has been abandoned for years and has undergone significant deterioration due to its controversial history.