Highland man sees global visitors to Hobbit-like home

Thousands of admirers from around the world have come to his converted byre

Iain Ramage

He’s never seen Lord of the Rings but carpenter Stuart Grant appears to be living in it.

The craftsman, who celebrated his 90th birthday this week, often welcomes fans of the movie into his self-built Highland home.

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