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McCaig's Tower
Oban, Argyll & Bute
McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill in Oban is, according to the locals, definitely NOT a folly.
It was built by John Stuart McCaig, a prominent local businessman from 1897 to 1902 and it gave employment to masons and builders when times were hard in the area, like most follies.
It was built by John Stuart McCaig, a prominent local businessman from 1897 to 1902 and it gave employment to masons and builders when times were hard in the area, like most follies.
The entrance arch with the harbour behind and far below.
The plan was for a museum and central tower and that the niches would contain statues of his family (and himself, presumably) as a lasting reminder of his wealth (and ego?).
The plan was for a museum and central tower and that the niches would contain statues of his family (and himself, presumably) as a lasting reminder of his wealth (and ego?).
Sadly he died before the work was completed and his wife and family opted not to
continue the construction.
Either way it's a spectacular place to visit and is the crowning glory of Oban's skyline.
Either way it's a spectacular place to visit and is the crowning glory of Oban's skyline.
An odd thing about it is that there seems to be an echo within the ring of
stone; odd because of the number of gaps in the wall.
Entry is free and there's ample parking. Wheelchair access is easy, but it's uphill all the way.
Entry is free and there's ample parking. Wheelchair access is easy, but it's uphill all the way.
These reprobates were promised a photo, so here you are.
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