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McCaig's Tower, also known by tourists (but never by locals) as McCaig's Folly, is a prominent tower on Battery Hill overlooking the town of Oban in Argyll, Scotland. It is built of Bonawe granite taken from the quarries across Airds Bay , on Loch Etive , from Muckairn, with a circumference of about 200 metres (660 ft) with two-tiers of 94 ...
McCaig’s Tower is a prominent landmark in the resort town of Oban in Argyll on Scotland’s west coast. Built in 1897 by local banker John Stuart McCaig, the aim of the tower was to provide work for local stonemasons and a lasting monument to the McCaig family.
- Duncraggan Road, Oban, PA34 5DP, Argyll
Breathtaking Panorama: Start your visit to Oban at McCaig’s Tower with its stunning scenic views of the town and surrounding islands. The tower offers an unobstructed panorama of the town, its busy harbour, and the distant islands of Mull, Lismore, and Kerrera.
Take a walk up the hill and feel inspired by the spectacular view which awaits you. Duncraggan Rd, Oban, Argyll PA34 5DP. McCaigs Tower. McCaigs Tower-Take A Walk. McCaigs Tower-Incredible Architecture. McCaigs Tower-Completely Circular. McCaigs Tower-Amazing Views Over Oban.
2,870 reviews. #6 of 33 things to do in Oban. Points of Interest & Landmarks. Open now. 9:00 AM - 11:59 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. “ folly ” Apr 2022. Beautiful view well worth the climb although you can drive up so there are less stairs well kept gardens. “ Mccaigs tower ” Jul 2021.
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Sep 27, 2019 · Discover McCaig’s Tower in Oban, Scotland: Looking strangely like Rome's Colosseum, this unfinished tower has dominated the skyline for over 100 years.
McCaig's Tower is one of two superb viewpoints on offer in Oban: the other is Pulpit Hill on the south side of the bay. Within the circumference of the tower is a fine garden, and this is a lovely place in which to pass some time. The garden spills over on the east side of the tower, and carries on down the hillside on this side.