One of the most unique beauty locations in Scotland, commonly known as Devil’s Pulpit, is now up for sale. Those of us who have visited the spot have already marvelled at its allure, boasting bright red waters and grandeur once descended upon.
Devil’s Pulpit, formally known as Finnich Glen, has been featured in plenty of film productions, including Netflix film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, The Eagle, Detective Pikachu, Sherlock Holmes, The Nest and Taggart. However, the location has been most popularised via the hit TV series ‘Outlander’.
Carved by glacial ice nearly 10,000 years ago, Finnich Glen reaches whopping depths of 21 metres in some spots, with the bright red waters coming from the red sandstone washed away by the water over time. As a result, the spot is often called Scotland’s “Grand Canyon” by visitors.
Devil’s Pulpit is up for sale
Now, the spot receives 70,000 visitors every year, and the 23-acre (9.3 hectare) site is up for sale. The listing already comes with planning permission for a visitor centre, restaurant, cafe and parking for 150 vehicles, with no official price listed.
Currently owned by David and Carole Young, who are farmers, Devil’s Pulpit could receive around 300,000 yearly visitors once the development is complete. What is more, following a number of accidents both on the steps and around the gorge, safety measures would be put in place, such as viewing decks and repairs.
The sellers said: “The Glen requires management to preserve and protect its environment, but whoever purchases Finnich Glen, taking it to the next phase, has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of giants.
Mark Lavery, from Christie & Co, said: “They have looked after it for many years, but it needs work now for it to become more accessible to the public. It is currently open to the public under Scotland’s land access rules, but it’s not regulated at all.”
Those interested are invited to make offers, and the sellers already appear to have a rough figure in mind. You can find the sale listing here.
In the meantime, those visiting Devil’s Pulpit should continue to be able to do so without restrictions.
