Inside little-known Scots home once served as WW2 secret spy base now up for sale

Scottish Sun

11-06-2025

The historic six-bedroom property dates back to the 19th century
RURAL RE-TREAT Inside little-known Scots home once served as WW2 secret spy base now up for sale
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A COUNTRY lodge once used as a secret spy base during the Second World War has hit the market.
Inverlair Lodge in Roy Bridge, Highlands, is nestled between the Cairngorms National Park and the Great Glen.
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Inverlair Lodge in Scottish Highlands is on the market
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It comes with over 30 acres of land and is for sale for offers over £1.35m
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The property has been "sensitively" modernised in recent years
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There are six large bedrooms throughout the building
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There are four bathrooms
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The historic six-bedroom property dates back to the 19th century and was once the shooting lodge of Lord Abinger of Inverlochy Castle.
Inverlair Lodge was used by the Special Operations Executive during WWII.
The organisation was formed in 1940 to carry out covert duties, including espionage, sabotage and reconnaissance.
It also helped resistance movements in occupied regions across Europe and other parts of the world.
The SOE was disbanded after the war and Inverlair fell into disrepair.
But it was renovated by new owners in the 1970s and it was then purchased in 2008.
Inverlair is up for sale for offers over £1,350,000 and sellers Galbraith have hailed it as "an outstanding compact estate of historical note".
The house has been "sensitively" modernised by the current owners.
The sprawling grounds and outbuildings have also been upgrade.
Inverlair features six spacious bedrooms, four bathrooms and a spacious living area, including a roomy conservatory.
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The heating system has recently been zoned, with double glazing added to all the living spaces.
There is also a new utility room, a new second staircase to the first floor, and the kitchen has been renovated to make a spacious dining room with a spacious sitting area.
Some original features have been kept, restored or replicated, including the curved inner wall, cornicing and fireplaces.
Set over 30 acres of pristine countryside, Inverlair Lodge lies close to the River Spean, and Creag Meagaidh and Ben Alder mountains.
The property is located away from the touristy hustle and bustle of Fort William but is still close to outdoor faciltiies, such as the Nevis Range Mountain Resort.
The single-track road that passes the house terminates in a car park and from here there are waymarked walks and access to three Munros.
There are also excellent spots nearvy for those interested in fishing, stalking and shooting.
Inverlair Lodge itself also has a network of tracks and paths throughout the grounds, as well as a wetland area and magnificent mature woodland.
Spean Bridge is around eight miles away, where there is a primary school, train station, general store and a hotel.
Fort William also has several major retailers and supermarkets, secondary school, a leisure centre, and cafes and restaurants.
There is also a train station 1.5 miles away at Tulloch Bridge, with an overnight train service direct to and from London Euston.