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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 ...

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3. www.visitscotland.com › info › see-doMccaig's Tower, Oban – Historic Buildings & Homes

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   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.

   • Location: Duncraggan Road, Oban, PA34 5DP, Argyll

4. outaboutscotland.com › mccaigs-towerMcCaig’s Tower Visitor Guide - Out About Scotland

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   McCraig’s Tower, also known as McCraig’s Folly, is a prominent landmark in the coastal town of Oban in Argyll & Bute. Built in the late 19th century, the structure was commissioned by a wealthy local philanthropist and banker, John Stuart McCaig.

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6. www.explore-oban.com › castles › mccaigs-towerMcCaig’s Tower | Explore Oban

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   McCaig’s Tower. John Stuart McCaig (1824 - 1902) was responsible for McCaig's construction over a five year period from 1895 until his death in 1902. His idea was two fold - to keep local stonemasons employed during the winter months and to provide a lasting monument to the McCaig family.

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7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g186501-dMcCaig's Tower - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   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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   • Location: Duncraggan Road

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   Where is McCaig's Tower in Oban?

   • Perched on the summit of Battery Hill, McCaig’s Tower has been a landmark in Oban for over 120 years. It was the brainchild of local banker and philanthropist John Stuart McCaig who intended it to be used as a centre for the arts, but it was never expanded beyond what we can see today after he died in 1902.

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   What is McCaig's Tower?

   • We'll be making more improvements soon so watch this space. 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.

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   Who built McCaig's Tower in Oban?

   • McCaig’s Tower in Oban is named after John Stuart McCaig. He was a wealthy Scottish banker and philanthropist who commissioned the construction of the tower. Why was McCaig’s Tower built?

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   Who built McCaig's Tower?

   • 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. The climb from the town centre to McCaig's Tower is well worth the effort when faced with the spectacular views across Oban Bay to the Atlantic Islands.

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9. www.atlasobscura.com › places › mccaig-s-towerMcCaig’s Tower – Oban, Scotland - Atlas Obscura

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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.

10. www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk › oban › mccaigstowerMcCaig's Tower Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland

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    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.