Could you own Scotland’s ‘Grand Canyon’? Famous beauty spot with Hollywood links goes on sale – but the price is a mystery

A Scottish natural landmark featured in Outlander, Sherlock Holmes and King Arthur has gone on the market – but the estate agents handling the sale will not reveal how much the ‘unique’ 23-acre site is expected to fetch.Finnich Glen has long been wrapped in folklore, from tales of druids and witches to the natural stone formation that gives the site its name.Home to The Devil’s Pulpit, one of Stirlingshire’s most visited natural attractions, the site centres on a dramatic sandstone gorge – around 80ft deep in places.The glen is a sub-glacial meltwater channel, created by the Loch Lomond re-advancement glacier, between 10,000 and 12,000 years ago.Described as Scotland’s ‘Grand Canyon’, its cinematic atmosphere has also made Finnich Glen a sought-after film and television location. Finnich Glen, often dubbed Scotland’s ‘Grand Canyon’, is now up for sale The beautiful landmark has featured in films and TV shows including OutlanderIt has appeared in other Hollywood film and TV productions including King Arthur, The Eagle, The Nest and Taggart.Already welcoming more than 70,000 visitors each year, the 23-acre destination site is well positioned to grow significantly.It has approved plans for a visitor centre with a café/restaurant and dedicated car park, as well as a dedicated event space, taking the projected annual visitor numbers to more than 300,000.Finnich Glen is located beside Killearn, a sought-after Stirlingshire village just south of neighbouring Drymen, with the wider area established, affluent and family-orientated. The site is easily reached by car via the A809 and A81, linking north to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.Owners David and Carole Young have been custodians of the Glen since the early 1980s but have decided to sell and pass the project on to somebody with the vision and enthusiasm to take it forward.The glen is on sale at Christie & Co, on the market with ‘offers invited’ for the 23-acre freehold site. However, they refused to disclose the actual price. The site is surrounded by greenery, and offers the opportunity for a buyer to take over management of the tourist attractionThe owners said: ‘We feel that we have reached a stage in life where new owners would be able to take forward our vision for the Glen and develop this opportunity in a way that is compatible with this unique property.’The Glen requires management to preserve and protect its environment, but whoever purchases Finnich Glen, taking it to the next phase, has the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of giants.’Mark Lavery, director of retail and leisure at Christie & Co, said: ‘This opportunity will appeal to buyers who want to create a commercial business and unique visitor experience with national importance, against a stunning backdrop. ‘Historically important, and already a tourist attraction with approved planning permission, the development opportunities are exciting, and we encourage interested parties to get in touch.’