tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post1797824181533792939..comments2024-02-27T23:16:37.621+00:00Comments on CrankitupGear Glencoe: Allt na Ruigh Cottage GlencoeCrankitup Bikes & Gearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10067430013849216148noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-54714052399602633642013-01-15T15:12:22.624+00:002013-01-15T15:12:22.624+00:00Interesting article about the history of the cotta...Interesting article about the history of the cottage, and it's a real shame it might be knocked down.<br /><br />However, the first couple of paragraphs let your article down. You seem to downplay the serious nature of his crimes - he wasn't just a 'bit of a groper' and I doubt the women he assaulted would agree that he's causing more trouble now he's dead, just because an old cottage might be knocked down.<br /><br />Also, how on earth can someone be 'a bit gay'?! You either are or you aren't!<br /><br />Again - interesting commentary on the history of the cottage, but your rather sexist and homophobic comments lets it down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-66288274119254501942013-01-15T10:07:05.057+00:002013-01-15T10:07:05.057+00:00Yep, the house should remain standing. I have only...Yep, the house should remain standing. I have only ever heard of homes being demolished if a series of horrific murders or the like took place at the property. Good blog.FionaOutdoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308001990201631250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-64124661090682241562013-01-13T12:13:01.821+00:002013-01-13T12:13:01.821+00:00Leave the cottage alone. Despite the sad Saville c...Leave the cottage alone. Despite the sad Saville connection, the place deserves better than to be torn down. As an aside, Hamish had nothing to do with Mountain Technology, that was Hugh McNicoll's business. Hamish was in business as MacInness-Peck making Terrordactyl axes which were completely innovative at the time of their introduction. Leave the cottage as a tribute to them if you like. The first modern drop pick axe. Nicola Campbellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-63095836903681511672013-01-12T12:18:22.233+00:002013-01-12T12:18:22.233+00:00What a pity it would be to demolish this cottage. ...What a pity it would be to demolish this cottage. It is part of Glencoe-a piece of heritge. JS has turned out to be one of the worst characters, how he managed to get away with it for so long is frightening! The amount of abuse whether is be 1 or 400 is irrelevant, 1 is too many. I hope they allow the cottage to stand.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-21598162863475320332013-01-12T10:21:16.452+00:002013-01-12T10:21:16.452+00:00An interesting article - I learned a lot! I had he...An interesting article - I learned a lot! I had heard that there was talk of demolishing the cottage but have no idea of its vibrant history. I've read about Hamish MacInnes's manufacturing of innovative ice-axes but didn't know it happened at Allt na Reigh. Likewise, I've read Alastair Borthwick's enjoyable accounts of staying at 'Downie's Barn' but similarly didn't realise that this was at Allt na Reigh. In fact, Jimmy Savile's ownership of the cottage is the least interesting fact about it! I hope that the cottage isn't demolished and that it can be put to some use, ideally for something that will add to it's mountaineering legacy. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-5704921765543733662013-01-11T17:16:10.318+00:002013-01-11T17:16:10.318+00:00Well, following the tear it down logic, whilst wer...Well, following the tear it down logic, whilst were at it we could flatten that bit where there was a massacre a few years ago. We could travel the length and breadth of Scotland and tear down any buildings associated with acts of wickedness. It would keep the demolition men employed but destroy Scottish heritage and historic buildings. <br />Destroying the house won’t undo whatever bad things Jimmy Saville is said to have done.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-30924715389002562192013-01-11T12:02:01.290+00:002013-01-11T12:02:01.290+00:00"In answer to "a bit gay" I thought..."In answer to "a bit gay" I thought he was a poof to use old fashioned parlance". Hahaha, I think that's cleared up that issue.<br /><br />Nice article.<br /><br />Have passed that little cottage hundreds of times over the years and have never once seen a light on or any sign of life about it. And even though being aware that it was owned by JS I never thought that he actually used it. A dwelling in such a beautiful spot deserves to be utilised. I hope it isn't flattened because of the actions of one evil bastard. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-34233708659273567932013-01-11T10:54:53.548+00:002013-01-11T10:54:53.548+00:00In answer to "a bit gay" I thought he wa...In answer to "a bit gay" I thought he was a poof to use old fashioned parlance. The cottage is I think worth saving as a piece of heritage. However, having read the police report on the BBC I am truly shocked at the extent of his abuse and that no one stopped him as he was truly a predator. Unlike the bricks and mortar he was well worth putting a match to. Had there been any inkling of waht he was like he would have been ostracised and had no place in the Highlands. Crankitup Bikes & Gearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067430013849216148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-56104742259647185422013-01-11T10:29:42.956+00:002013-01-11T10:29:42.956+00:00Davy
Great comments on a difficult subject by a ...Davy<br /><br /><br />Great comments on a difficult subject by a local - he was tiny part of Glencoe and an evil man,who was hidden by the establishment. I am afraid that the Press may have their way! To me it was Hamish's house and always will be. Thanks for sharing some of the stories of the Glen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-37135962380525764392013-01-10T23:27:55.406+00:002013-01-10T23:27:55.406+00:00Christ whatever next! So ARE people saying that Al...Christ whatever next! So ARE people saying that Allt Na Reigh should be pulled down just because Jimmy Saville owned it. This is totally mindless and ridiculous! As already stated Saville only owned the cottage for a relatively short part of the places history - as you say for example, Hamish Macinnes also owned it and used it as part of his Mountain Technology Business as well as countless others of good personality and the place must have a fair history. Apart from that - it is a beautiful little cottage in a fantastic landscape and a real milestone on the road to Fort William. Please leave it alone and do not subject it to this moronic mindset that says because it belonged to a one time predator it has to go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-26410728985779513952013-01-10T23:18:46.149+00:002013-01-10T23:18:46.149+00:00"a bit gay"
What does "a bit" ..."a bit gay"<br />What does "a bit" mean?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6262241061441269838.post-28112534748627093142013-01-10T13:24:42.836+00:002013-01-10T13:24:42.836+00:00Ha my first ever climbing book Davy, he ended up a...Ha my first ever climbing book Davy, he ended up as a patient of mine and signed my copy! Wise words about the house but i fear it will be torched in due course- IanIan mcconnellnoreply@blogger.com