Recreated Iron Age roundhouse gutted by fire overnight

A recreated Iron Age house on the shores of Loch Tay has been gutted by a fire which broke out on Friday night.

The Scottish Crannog Centre, which is also a museum of life in ancient Scotland, was hit by a devastating fire overnight.

The Iron Age roundhouse stood on stilts on the loch shore at Kenmore in Perthshire.

A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the scene at 11.12pm on Friday, where there was a “well developed” fire.

The fire was extinguished just after midnight and there were no reports of any casualties.

The Scottish Crannog Centre
The museum received funding last year (HES/PA)

“So sorry for all involved with the centre who will be really upset this morning. We must rebuild it.”

Last year the Scottish Crannog Centre was one of a number of community projects which shared almost £200,000 in funding as part of Scotland’s Year of Coast and Waters.

The centre was given £18,723 to help repair the walkway and decking surrounding the loch dwelling, as well as creating an outreach project for local schools.

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