📜 Folly on Battery Hill overlooking Oban, built of Bonawe granite. 🔍 Unfinished tower resembling Rome's Colosseum, built by John Stuart McCaig between 1897 and 1902 as a family monument and to provide work for stonemasons. # Why Go 🌊 Panoramic views over Oban Bay and Atlantic Islands 🌳 Peaceful park and gardens inside 🏛️ Unique architectural folly and historic monument # Why Avoid ⚠️ Steep climb via Jacob's Ladder (144 steps) from town centre 🅿️ Small car park, limited space # Tips 🚶 Accessible by foot (steep climb) or car (small car park) 🚫 Alcohol prohibited inside the tower # Hours 🕒 Daily, year-round