Just off Scotland ’s southwest coast sits the island of Little Ross . While picturesque , the remote pinch of land comes with a tragic backstory : the 1960 murder of a lighthouse steward , who died at the hands of a confrere . Now , decennium after the tragedy made home headline , theIndependentreportsthat Little Ross is officiallyon the marketand accepting offers over £ 325,000 ( a niggling under $ 424,000 ) .
The 29 - acre island has a natural harbor , a rocky beach , and a craggy green coastline . There ’s also a six - bedroom bungalow and several ramshackle barn , all of which are admit in the leverage . A wind turbine and solar control board provide big businessman ( although everyone knows that good ghostwriter tarradiddle are best enjoyed by candlelight ) .
What ’s not for sale is the island ’s 19th century lighthouse , the scene of lighthouse keeper Hugh Clarke ’s 1960 slaying . ( His assistant , Robert Dickson , was found guilty , andreceived living imprisonment . )
“ Since automation in the recent sixties the lighthouse no longer requires full - fourth dimension staffing , and only the beacon light and Sighting Tower are uphold by the Northern Lighthouse Board , ” the island ’s listing land . “ It is anticipated that the Northern Lighthouse Board and the purchasers will share the use , and future sustainment of the jetty wall . ”
Since Ross Island is only accessible by boat or air , the listing rede that potential buyers be “ skilful sea dog ” ( or have access to a eggbeater ) . burst the bill , and in the market for an improper getaway ? chequer out the pictures below , or gossip the island’slistingfor more information .
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