Finnich Glen, a Stirlingshire beauty spot known as Scotland's "Grand Canyon," has gone up for sale, though estate agents will not reveal how much the 23-acre site is expected to fetch.
The glen has long featured in local folklore involving druids and witches, tied to the natural stone formation that gives the site its name. It centres on a dramatic sandstone gorge around 80ft deep in places, home to The Devil's Pulpit, one of Stirlingshire's most visited natural attractions.
The glen is a sub-glacial meltwater channel, formed by the Loch Lomond re-advancement glacier between 10,000 and 12,000 years ago.
Its cinematic atmosphere has made it a sought-after filming location, appearing in Outlander, Sherlock Holmes, King Arthur, The Eagle, The Nest and Taggart.
Visitor growth plans
The site already draws more than 70,000 visitors a year. It has approved plans for a visitor centre with a cafe and restaurant, a dedicated car park and an event space, which could push annual visitor numbers above 300,000.
Finnich Glen sits beside Killearn, a Stirlingshire village just south of Drymen, in an area described as established, affluent and family-orientated. It is reachable by car via the A809 and A81, which link north to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
Owners ready to hand over
David and Carole Young have owned the glen since the early 1980s but have decided to sell, saying they want to pass the project to someone with the vision to take it forward.
The site is listed with Christie & Co on an "offers invited" basis, with the firm declining to disclose a price.
The Youngs said they had reached a stage in life where new owners could take forward their vision for the glen in a way compatible with the property, adding that whoever buys it has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of giants.
Mark Lavery, director of retail and leisure at Christie & Co, said the opportunity would appeal to buyers wanting to create a commercial business and unique visitor experience of national importance. He said the site is historically important, already a tourist attraction with approved planning permission, and offers exciting development opportunities.
