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Highland man sees global visitors to Hobbit-like home

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

By Iain Ramage

20th Jan 2023

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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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