Jimmy Savile's Glencoe Cottage Demolished

The former home of Jimmy Savile in Glencoe, Scotland, has been demolished, marking the end of a long-standing eyesore linked to the late broadcaster's crimes. The remote cottage, known as AlltnaReigh, on the A82 road through the scenic glen, was reduced to rubble this week following approval of a demolition warrant by Highland Council.

Savile, a former BBC presenter known for programs like Top of the Pops and Jim'll Fix It, owned the two-bedroom property from 1998 until his death in 2011 at age 84. Investigations after his passing revealed he had committed sexual offenses against numerous victims, including up to 20 at the cottage, where he hosted guests. Scotland Yard's inquiry identified 214 criminal offenses by Savile across 28 police forces from 1955 to 2009, labeling him a predatory offender. During his time in Glencoe, Savile was a familiar local figure, often seen wearing a kilt and waving to tourists from his front door.

The property, previously a working croft and roadman's cottage named for a nearby stream, had a longer history before Savile. It was once owned by renowned mountaineer Hamish MacInnes. After Savile's death, the bungalow sold at auction for 212,000 to a...