Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian and Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr has submitted planning proposals to Scottish Borders Council to convert a derelict potting shed on his Ayton Castle estate into a community cafe and shop. The 50-year-old television star acquired the 19th-century Grade A-listed property and its surrounding grounds earlier this year, after it was placed on the market with a £3.25 million asking price. According to the planning documentation, the proposed development aims to enhance the visitor experience for dog walkers and nature enthusiasts, while providing a local cafe for the nearby village of Ayton. The heritage impact assessment outlines plans to preserve the character of the dilapidated single-storey stone structures while adding public toilets and staff facilities, alongside a commitment to restore the estate's walled garden. Carr's acquisition and journey of owning the historic Scottish Borders property will feature in an upcoming Disney+ programme.In fullAlan Carr to transform derelict shed at Scottish castle into new community cafeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Comedian Alan Carr plans community cafe at historic Scottish castle
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleComedian and Celebrity Traitors winner Alan Carr has submitted planning proposals to Scottish Borders Council to convert a derelict potting shed on his Ayton Castle estate into a community cafe and shop. The 50-year-old television star acquired the 19th-century Grade A-listed property and its surrounding grounds earlier this year, after it was placed on the market with a £3.25 million asking price. According to the planning documentation, the proposed development aims to enhance the visitor experience for dog walkers and nature enthusiasts, while providing a local cafe for the nearby village of Ayton. The heritage impact assessment outlines plans to preserve the character of the dilapidated single-storey stone structures while adding public toilets and staff facilities, alongside a commitment to restore the estate's walled garden. Carr's acquisition and journey of owning the historic Scottish Borders property will feature in an upcoming Disney+ programme.In fullAlan Carr to transform derelict shed at Scottish castle into new community cafeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
