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A US porn tycoon has become a hotel owner in a much-loved Scottish tourist town. ‌

Gail Thackray , a model who made millions from her own adult movie empire, and her daughter Sydney have bought over the Roman Camp hotel in Callander , Perthshire. Gail, originally from Yorkshire , built a career in Los Angeles as a model, actress and adult movie producer. She later made millions in the phone sex business and as a pioneer of internet porn.Her daughter Sydney is Gail’s partner in the new hotel venture, as well as pursuing her own singing and acting career. ‌

The hotel has a fascinating history, with links to both British musical royalty in The Beatles and old-time Hollywood in the director Cecil B. DeMille . Speaking about the purchase, Gail said: “This is a ma

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