IT IS a forest lodge, custom-built to the highest Scandinavian standards, in a stunning lochside location. The idyllic family home, built entirely from local materials, boasts a private entrance, a drying area and cosy sleeping quarters.
But this desirable residence will never go on the market – even if the Norwegian family of three who built it decide to move out. It is the first beaver lodge to be built by the animals recently reintroduced to Scotland. A beaver family known as Bjornar, Katrina and their baby Mille have been busy building themselves their winter home.
The large rodents were let loose in Scotland in May.
Simon Jones, project manager for the Scottish Beaver Trial, was “thrilled” to discover the lodge in Knapdale Forest in Argyll – the first to be built in Scotland since the animals were wiped out 400 years ago.
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