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Where is it: Little Ross Island, south-west Scotland. What is it: A 27-acre isle with a lighthouse and six-bedroomed cottage, plus other buildings. Good points: Plenty of scope for development of the barns. Bad points: Some would be put off by the island’s history. It was the site of an infamous murder of a lighthouse keeper in 1960. Price: Offers over £325,000. Contact: Galbraith on 01556 505346.