McCaig's Tower
Parking available
Unfinished tower resembling Rome's Colosseum, offering panoramic views over Oban and surrounding islands.

šŸ“œ Folly on Battery Hill overlooking Oban, built of Bonawe granite.
šŸ” 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

šŸŒŠ Panoramic views over Oban Bay and Atlantic Islands
šŸŒ³ Peaceful park and gardens inside
šŸ›ļø Unique architectural folly and historic monument

Why Avoid

āš ļø Steep climb via Jacob's Ladder (144 steps) from town centre
šŸ…æļø Small car park, limited space

Tips

šŸš¶ Accessible by foot (steep climb) or car (small car park)
šŸš« Alcohol prohibited inside the tower

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, year-round

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