Scots dad scoops £1million lottery win with plans to build ultimate 'man cave'
A Scots dad has built his dream 'man cave' after scooping a massive £1million lottery win.
Ally Gilmour, a former lorry driver from Carluke, Lanarkshire recently gave up his long-term career due to his ill health, matched five main numbers and the Bonus Ball - making him a millionaire.
The 57-year-old has played the game since The National Lottery launched over 30 years ago and he couldn't wait to tell his family the life changing news.
His big win has allowed him to tick off various items on his wish list- including a new garden cabin which he dubbed his 'man cave'.
He said, 'I've been wanting somewhere to socialise in the garden for years – it's all a part of Scottish culture to have your friends come for a beer or two in the garden, for a laugh and some TV.'
Ally's grand plans for the 'man cave' would give some local pubs a run for their money. He plans to completely kit it out with a darts board, pool table, TV, games machine, and a small bar to enjoy. After a chaotic few months, he is looking forward to having somewhere to relax and spend time with his family.
Ally's fortune changed late on Saturday night as he headed to bed, but sleep quickly became the last thing on his mind.
He said: 'When I checked my account and saw that the numbers matched up, I just sat there staring at it. It's safe to say I couldn't sleep after that.'
Ally called his daughter Siobhan at 6am to ask her to come round and help him confirm it with The National Lottery.
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The 34-year-old was in no rush, so he rang again at 8am at which point he was starting to get hungry. Thankfully, Siobhan was in a café picking up some breakfast and asked Ally if he wanted anything. He jokingly requested, 'A roll with a square sausage - and some caviar. Don't you know I'm a millionaire?!'
Once the win was confirmed, Ally couldn't contain his excitement.
He said: 'I went out into the garden and shouted, 'I've won the lottery!' at the top of my lungs. I wanted the whole world to know. It was an incredible feeling'
Ally, who had been working as a long-distance HGV driver, recently stepped away from his job due to health problems.
He said: 'It was tough coming to terms with not being able to work anymore. This win takes all that pressure away. I can finally focus on my health without the worry.'
Ally's wife, Anne,57, and their daughter and grandson are also set to benefit from the life-changing prize.
He said: 'It's not just about me - it's for the whole family. We've had a tough time recently and this gives us all an exciting fresh start.'
While the couple have no plans for wild spending sprees, they have allowed themselves a few well-deserved luxuries including two brand-new matching Volkswagens.
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