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Scottish Sun
19 hours ago
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Scotland's richest man reveals plans to turn beauty spot Scots pub into sauna
It is the site of another one of his ventures Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND'S richest man has revealed plans to transform a village pub into a luxury spa. Anders Holch Povlsen's £8bn saw him named Scotland's richest resident on the Sunday Times rich list, and he plans to spent his billions north of the border. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Dores Inn could be turned into a spa Credit: Alamy The Danish fashion tycoon owns the firm WildLand, which bought the Dores Inn on Loch Ness. The quaint village boozer is set to have a completely new life after being bought by the mega-rich billionaire. Plans submitted to Highland Council propose a complete refurb and extension of the village pub - less than ten miles from Inverness. If given the green light, the Dores Inn will be turned into the luxury spa, complete with a sauna, bakery and even a beach cafe. The planning application read: "Renovation and expansion of the Dores Inn, two new jetties, sauna, beach café/ bakery, shop/ kiosk/ public toilets, car parking, relocate recycling point, service building, landscape (including realigned burn and relocated football pitch/ play park), paths (temporary diversions and permanent), access and associated drainage/ service infrastructure." A public consultation is set to be held about the project, with two public exhibitions being held at the pub later this month and in August. It will also be discussed at the local t Dores and Essich Community Council Meeting in July. We told last month how the Dores Inn was the site of another one of the tycoon's ventures. WildLand launched the Wild Food Truck which is set up outside the pub from Thursdays to Sundays in the afternoon. It offers handmade flatbreads, local produce, and refreshments that reflect the rich natural larder of the Highlands. How 'world's richest island' became 'BANKRUPT' after cops splashed out on Lamborghinis and Russian Mafia ran rampant Povlsen made his billions in the fashion industry and used his cash to buy the 300-year-old Aldourie Castle. He was named Scotland's richest man for the fourth year in a row. His bank account grew by £1bn over the past year. He is the chief executive of international clothing retailer Bestseller. The firm has a number of best selling brands, including Jack and Jones. He is also the majority shareholder of online fashion retailer Asos.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Richest man in Scotland launches new business venture after buying historic beauty spot pub
He also bought the Dores Inn near his luxury Aldourie Castle last year MONSTER DEAL Richest man in Scotland launches new business venture after buying historic beauty spot pub Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE may have seen his fortune increase by nearly £1bn, but Scotland's richest man is serving up a tasty new business venture on the banks of Loch Ness. And though it may be small scale by Anders Holch Povlsen's standards, it is literally a monster deal, especially for locals and visitors wanting to catch a glimpse of Nessie. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Anders Holch Povlsen and his wife Anne Holch Credit: AFP Mr Povlsen's company WildLand is set to launch a new pop-up culinary experience at the site of the Dores Inn – including ice cream, making it Lick Ness. Launching on Thursday, the Wild Food Truck will operate weekly from Thursday to Sunday, 12–6pm, offering handmade flatbreads, local produce, and refreshments that reflect the rich natural larder of the Highlands. Mr Povlsen last year, bought the Dores Inn near his luxury Aldourie Castle and is revamping the hostelry. The site is also home to legendary Loch Ness Monster hunter Steve Feltham, who holds the world record for looking for Nessie. The Dores Inn bar will also open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5pm to midnight for drinks. Tim Kirkwood, CEO of WildLand, said:'While we progress with restoration plans for the Dores Inn, we want to offer something that keeps the vibrancy of the site alive and welcomes people back to enjoy its extraordinary location. 'The Wild Food Truck gives us the opportunity to serve nourishing, locally sourced food on the lochside, alongside Highland craft beers, organic wines and natural juices.' 'This pop-up is rooted in the same values we bring to all our work – celebrating Highland provenance, operating sustainably, and creating meaningful experiences that connect people with nature and place. We hope it becomes a welcome addition for both locals and visitors this summer.' WildLand's menu highlights include sourdough flatbreads topped with rare-breed Highland meats and seasonal vegetables, organic dairy ice cream, and a curated drinks list featuring Highland craft beers, organic wines, kombucha, and wild herbal infusions. Many ingredients are sourced from WildLand's own farms and estates, including Ribigill Farm in Sutherland, Ben Loyal and Glenfeshie estates, and Clune Farm overlooking Dores. Moment ASOS billionaire is caught speeding at 82mph & fined by cops in Highlands WildLand will continue engaging closely with local residents, as well as well-known businesses operating from the site like Loch Ness Rib Rides and Nessie hunter Mr Feltham, as part of its longer-term plans to reopen the Dores Inn as a fully renovated Highland pub and restaurant in the next two years. Dane Mr Povlsen is also Scotland's largest private landowner with over 220,000 acres. The purchase of the Dores Inn and its surrounding water and shore frontages also includes the base of the loch's second most famous resident Mr Feltham. Ironically, he recently landed a new starring role - advertising Denmark's Euro-Jackpot lottery. The historic Dores Inn is the only pub/restaurant spectacularly situated on the shores of south Loch Ness, eight miles from Inverness. And it normally attracts up to 400 people a day at peak season, with many hoping for a glimpse of the legendary creature. In fact, many sightings of the monster have been made at the village. Mr Povlsen has grown his net worth by almost £1 billion in the past year. The new Sunday Times Rich List 2025 reveals he has retained his position as Scotland's richest person. His wealth is now put at £7.704bn - up from £6.730bn in 2024. WildLand Limited posted pre-tax losses of £8.1 million for the year ending July 31 2024. But Mr Povlsen's wealth stems from the Danish fashion retailer Bestseller, founded by his father, Troels Holch Povlsen, in 1975. Anders, 52, is now the chief executive and sole owner of the business. He also has a stake in the fast fashion outfit ASOS. He is the 23rd richest person in the UK.
