The Scottish Grand Designs homes which turned into disasters and money pits as issues spiralled

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Grand Designs on Channel 4 is known for its awe-inspiring builds - but also for the owners who find themselves in a living nightmare.

For all the architectural feats the programme presents, some infamous owners encountered mounting issues and escalating costs.

The owners of the ' saddest ever ' Grand Designs home showed one couple's dashed hopes for an extravagant coastal home. Sadly, their ambitious plans for a city escape ended in divorce and millions of pounds in debt.Whilst many aspirational builds are made a reality, some owners see their dream homes turn to disaster.Grand Designs have visited several Scottish projects - some successful and some decidedly plagued with issues from the start.

From houses with overblown budgets to a roof blowing off, here are the projects that will make you think twice about building your dream home.One Grand Designs episode saw Yorkshire couple Andy Stakes and Jeanette Hardy taking on an old military listening station in Galloway on the edge of a 100ft cliff.They stumbled across the old structure while on holiday and immediately fell in love with it, purchasing it for £120,000.Over the course of the episode, the pair faced trials and tribulations to make the property habitable while battling the elements including rain and gale force winds.If, like us, you love a good dose of celebrity gossip then we've got you covered.From Lorraine Kelly and Janey Godley to Gordon Ramsay and Sir Rod Stewart, our weekly Showbiz newsletter is packed with the latest news on your favourite stars from Scotland and beyond.Signing up couldn't be easier!