Jimmy Savile's home finally demolished as paedophile's lair reduced to rubble
The ruined cottage had been allowed to rot but has now been completely knocked down.
Jimmy Savile's wrecked former home in Glencoe, Scotland has been finally demolished, with pictures showing the paedophile's former property completely reduced to rubble. Last month, the Daily Record were told the ruined cottage on the A82 was in danger of being allowed to rot, despite the new owner having promised to knock it down.
The newspaper also reported that retail tycoon Harris Aslam had not yet applied for the correct building warrant for demolition. Highland Council had considered taking enforcement action to force the demolition of Savile's former home and earlier this month, that application was submitted and accepted. It meant the cottage could finally be demolished - a process that has now at last been completed. Now, pictures have revealed Savile's former home has been reduced to a pile of rubble. Savile owned Alltna-Reigh for about 13 years until his death in 2011. He was well known in Glencoe village, where he would reportedly don a kilt, and would stand for hours at his front door to wave at tourists.
The disgraced DJ and TV presenter had faced allegations of abuse for years, but these were only confirmed after his death, when numerous victims came forward.
Demolition work did start at the property in the heart of the glen a year ago - which was welcomed for the "monument to his evil."
The work was almost immediately halted with the site degenerating into an even worse state. The building was set on fire and vandalised with fluorescent graffiti.
On Thursday, cars could be seen passing by the fenced off area in the remote picturesque area where the home used to sit.
Now, only the last remains need clearing.
A Highland Council spokesperson said: "As of February 24 2026, a Building Warrant was approved for demolition (26/00215/DOM4) - full details of which are on the Council’s eplanning website at: https://wam.highland.gov.uk/wam/.
"The applicant has yet to apply for a completion certificate for the demolition works."
According to the plans, it would cost around £8,000 to remove floors and walls.
Earlier this month, a spokesperson for Aslam, who runs the Greens store chain, said: "We are grateful to Highland Council for their swift support in approving a demolition warrant for Allt-na-Reigh, and for their continued assistance as the project progresses.
"Demolition works are now under way in accordance with all approved planning permissions and building warrant consents.
“The site has been fully secured, and we respectfully ask members of the public to refrain from accessing the area while demolition and subsequent construction works are ongoing, in the interest of safety."
According to the Daily Record, planning officials considered enforcement action in February, but Aslam instead submitted new plans to demolish the site and build a luxury home, while preserving the external byre in tribute to former owner, mountaineer Hamish MacInnes.
