Where is the castle for sale for $37,000?

A 200-year-old Scottish castle on one of the country's Shetland Islands is currently for sale with a shockingly low minimum offer: $37,000. However, as NPR reports, there is one major catch—the current owners suspect it'll take at least another $15 million to renovate the property to livable condition.



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