Public offered rare tour of Loch Ness side mansion Boleskine House, former home of occultist Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page
A historic Highland mansion twice destroyed by fire is set to open its doors to the public for a rare view of restoration work.
Boleskine House, on the southern shore of Loch Ness near Foyers, has risen from the ashes since its acquisition by Keith Readdy, with ownership passing to the charitable Boleskine House Foundation which he is part of
Painstaking work has gone into restoring the former grandeur of a B-listed, 18th century-built house and grounds previously owned by the occultist Aleister Crowley and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
Now being turned into a centre of education, arts and culture, it was recently awarded £250,000 by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund and work is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
The charity is now preparing to open the property with free entry for interested members of the public on Saturday, August 31.
A spokeswoman for the Foundation said: “Join us for a special open house event at Boleskine House, celebrating the remarkable transformation of one of the Highland's most misunderstood buildings.
“This historic site, often shrouded in mystery and misconception, is currently undergoing a meticulous restoration from a burnt-out shell to a shining example of architectural heritage and modern sustainability.
“This event is proudly supported with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to #NationalLottery players.
“This is the last opportunity for the public to tour the internal before renovations start on September 9.
Those interested in attending the event can register interest here
