Whisky Distillery Buys Bob Dylan's Scottish Home for £4.25 Million
- Bob Dylan's former Scottish home, Aultmore House, was bought by a private whisky distillery for £4.25 million.
- The distillery plans to overhaul the historic stately home located in the outskirts of Nethy Bridge in the Highlands.
- The property until recently belonged to the US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.
Aultmore House, the former Scottish retreat of iconic musician Bob Dylan, has been purchased by a private whisky distillery for £4.25 million. Located near Nethy Bridge in the Highlands, the property was previously owned by Dylan and his brother David Zimmerman, who acquired it in 2006 for £2.2 million. The distillery, Angus Dundee Distillers Plc, plans to make extensive renovations to the historic building, which was originally constructed between 1912 and 1914. The proposed alterations to Aultmore House include the creation of staff accommodation on the ground floor, en-suites on the first floor, and a reduction of attic bedrooms from three to one, along with the addition of a leisure area. The plans also involve remodelling the main entrance steps, restoring a dilapidated fountain, and repairing the driveway. The application for these changes is being managed by Inverness-based CRGP Ltd and has been submitted to Highland Council planners. Dylan, a Nobel Prize-winning artist known for classics like "Blowin' in the Wind," placed Aultmore House on the market last year. The property has a rich history, having served as a convalescent home during World War II. Dylan has often drawn inspiration from the Scottish Highlands, famously referencing the area in his song from the Grammy Award-winning album "Time Out of Mind." In addition to his musical accolades, Dylan received an honorary doctorate in music from the University of St Andrews in 2004. He is scheduled to perform in Edinburgh this November, further solidifying his connection to Scotland.