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Jimmy Saville’s Glencoe house
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Just read a pretty poorly written article in the P&J about this.
It’s been there forever. Clearly there a bad taint on its history now but should we just flatten it or could it be repurposed for better use (mountain rescue, respite care, education etc).
To me, flattening it is another erasure of an historic fact, becoming all to common these days with statues being removed, bands changing names etc).
I also feel there’s maybe a psychological element that Saville still has some power with it being there.
Repurpose it. Use it. Rub his face in it and take back that perception of power and give the Glen its dignity back.
Thoughts?
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What a great question... Part of me thinks the community needs to take back ownership. Try and remove the stigma that is now attached to it. Repurpose it for good to counter the evil that probably still pervaids the walls.
On the other hand if its knocked down it erases another symbol of what happened.
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By *avie65Man
over a year ago
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I would have said keep it, change the name and find something worth while for it, but I just finished watching The Reckoning lastnight.
He was a discussing piece of shite. And seeing as it is on the roadside I don't think a change of use would be a good idea so knock it down and erase this piece of scum from living memory. |
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By *lexm87Man
over a year ago
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"What a great question... Part of me thinks the community needs to take back ownership. Try and remove the stigma that is now attached to it. Repurpose it for good to counter the evil that probably still pervaids the walls.
On the other hand if its knocked down it erases another symbol of what happened.
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Repurpose and move forward. As for evil remaining, it's Glencoe, there's enough ghosts and betrayal to be going on with. Being practical, as the post above says, knocking it down aids the ability for people to forget what happened, providing a safe space for people to learn or relax is a good way to help a little.
It's not the building's fault, and if we knocked down everywhere in Scotland where horrendous crimes were committed, we have nowhere left standing. |
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"What a great question... Part of me thinks the community needs to take back ownership. Try and remove the stigma that is now attached to it. Repurpose it for good to counter the evil that probably still pervaids the walls.
On the other hand if its knocked down it erases another symbol of what happened.
Repurpose and move forward. As for evil remaining, it's Glencoe, there's enough ghosts and betrayal to be going on with. Being practical, as the post above says, knocking it down aids the ability for people to forget what happened, providing a safe space for people to learn or relax is a good way to help a little.
It's not the building's fault, and if we knocked down everywhere in Scotland where horrendous crimes were committed, we have nowhere left standing. "
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The house has been traced . The roof tiles have fallen off . I'd be surprised if it was still in a state to repair . It was a beautiful house regardless of owner, there's nothing around for miles though, repurposing will be pointless, no room for parking ect ect |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Slightly off topic which I hope won’t get too much stick:
Im trying to watch the Steve Coogan 4 episode bio of Saville and I’m struggling to get through it.
Such a hard watch made even more so with survivors of his attacks speaking through it.
Whilst we all want to wipe the muck from history, it’s important we don’t as we can’t allow it to repeat itself |
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Yeah at the moment it's still standing, highland council still considering the planning permission request from the new owners.
Although there is a bundle of complaints about the proposed new build they want to put up and having a look at the plans myself I can see why. New place would stick out like a sore thumb in the Highlands. |
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I live north of Glencoe so im always passing this building. New people bought the property and it got vandalised, they cleaned it up and it still get vandalised,now it just looks a right state,graffiti (which has nothing referring to JS) covers the walls and in serious need of repair all over the building, my point is I don't think repurposing the property would help, it would still get vandalised |
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"Yeah at the moment it's still standing, highland council still considering the planning permission request from the new owners.
Although there is a bundle of complaints about the proposed new build they want to put up and having a look at the plans myself I can see why. New place would stick out like a sore thumb in the Highlands. "
Tourists building holiday homes in rural areas, that stand out like sore thumbs... never lol  Air bnb would love another Highland portfolio |
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By *eaSlutsCouple
over a year ago
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It would be a shame for it to be demolished as, prior to the beast that was JS owning it, Hamish MacInnes was it's owner.
Despite the blight of JS and the abhorrent acts he committed, the house was also a place of good because MacInnes is the man who essentially led the development of modern mountain rescue in Scotland. In addition, he also revolutionised mountain climbing and safety by developing all sorts of new technologies, like the all metal ice axe.
I can absolutely understand though that, because of JS, the house has been indefinitely tarnished and will likely be a target of vandalism no matter what.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Keep it and turn it into something for a good cause.
How do we ever learn from history if we try and erase it? Raising awareness goes towards helping prevent these things happening in the future. |
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"Keep it and turn it into something for a good cause.
How do we ever learn from history if we try and erase it? Raising awareness goes towards helping prevent these things happening in the future. "
I totally agree with this!
Statues are a different story but a perfectly working building is a different story. |
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"Confirmed in papers today it is to be rebuilt as a memorial to Hamish MacInnes its former owner"
That's brilliant to hear, and a great choice to bring it all back to someone who saved lives and truly served the community. |
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