PLANS for a sauna, shop and beach cafe have been proposed for a pub and restaurant which has been taken over by a company owned by Scotland's largest private landowner.
Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen's estate management company WildLand purchased the Dores Inn on Loch Ness last year. It is located in the village of Dores, around 10 miles south of Inverness.
In plans outlined to Highland Council, and reported by the BBC, WildLand has proposed renovating and expanding the inn, as well as revamping its car park and public toilets.
The proposals include a sauna, beach cafe, bakery, shop, public toilets, car parking, a service building, landscaping and paths.
Holch Povlsen, the majority shareholder in online fashion giant Asos, is recognised as the richest person in Scotland. He is estimated to be worth almost £8 billion, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
His company WildLand already owns the nearby 300-year-old Aldourie Castle, as well as 500 acres of grounds and woodland.
The National previously told how WildLand said the inn is expected to reopen in 2026/2027 following restoration work.
A full planning application is expected to be submitted to Highland Council before the end of the year.
The company is set to hold public exhibitions on its plans at the inn on June 27 and 28.
WildLand chief executive Tim Kirkwood said: "The Dores Inn sits at the heart of a much-loved community setting.
"As we explore options for its restoration and long-term operation, we're committed to involving the community from the outset."
Lavinia Turner, head of region at WildLand Loch Ness, said: "The Dores Inn has always been more than a pub – it's a gathering place, a gateway to the loch, and an important part of local life.
"We want to restore that role and build on it, creating something that works year-round for the area."
