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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.
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.
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.
Always wanted to visit this but knew it in the past as McCaigs Folly and not Tower so it must have had a name change sometime ago. This circular stone construction overlooks the promenade and has excellent views of the town of Oban and its busy harbour.
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.
McCaig's Tower. If you are lucky enough to arrive in Oban by sea, then one of the first things to strike you is the presence on the summit of Battery Hill above the town of a large structure that looks like it might have been inspired by the Colosseum in Rome.
McCaig's Tower is a prominent folly on the hillside (called Battery Hill) overlooking 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 with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches (44 on the bottom and 50 on top).
Discover the fascinating history and stunning views of McCaig's Tower in Oban, Scotland. Learn about the iconic landmark's Victorian architecture and its practical purpose, and explore what visitors can see from the top of the tower.
Crowning the hill above town is this Colosseum-like Victorian folly, commissioned in 1890 by local worthy John Stuart McCaig, with the philanthropic intention of providing work for unemployed stonemasons.
