Replica Titanic may be doomed

An Inverness man who built a 100ft model of the Titanic in his back garden may be ordered to destroy it.

Maritime enthusiast Stan Fraser, 41, spent six years building the scale replica of the vessel behind his home, reports The Scotsman.

But Highland Council has now warned Mr Fraser that the structure requires retrospective planning permission.

He said: "I'm worried that if I don't get planning permission all the hard work will be down the drain."

The father of five had also been planning to install a working foghorn and lights to twinkle from the portholes.

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that would be a shame if he has to destroy it after all that work . maybe he could donate it to a museum or somewhere that would appreciate it ?

all that hard work he should be able to find a place that can take it

I hate it when 'councils' or whatever dictate what you can and can't do in your own back garden.

I didnt see a photo of this 100 foot back yard project , but I see why communities have laws governing what one can build there. If he were sculpting a 100 foot replica of the statue "David" neighbors children would get an education very quickly!

Yeah I understand it too in a way. It's just frustrating.

That's gonna suck if it is destroyed. All that hard work for nothing. I would really like to see a picture of it.