One seaside town in Scotland is home to the rather unique McCaig’s Tower, a folly that looks rather like the Roman Colosseum. Oban, in Argyll and Bute, is located in the West of Scotland and is ...
Known as McCaig’s Tower or McCaig’s Folly, this prominent structure sits perched atop Battery Hill that overlooks the town of Oban and has been a distinctive feature of the Argyll and Bute ...
McCaig's Tower, perched atop Battery Hill, has been a distinctive feature of the Argyll and Bute town since 1897. The tower was the brainchild of wealthy banker John Stuart McCaig, who had grand ...
Never mind - I like it! Popped out after lunch for a quick walk up to McCaig's Tower. I don't really like going up there since the council have made such a muck of it - what a horrendous waste of such ...
When people first think of colosseums and grand amphitheaters, they no doubt think of Rome's legendary architectural wonder. But did you know you can get a different sort of Gladiator-esque ...
We are now looking at around 3,500nm of sailing before entering the beautiful Sound of Kerrera and setting our sights on McCaig’s Tower looking over Oban. This race should feel momentous, but right ...
History enthusiasts will find themselves captivated by Oban's historical landmarks. McCaig's Tower, an iconic granite colosseum, offers panoramic views of the town and its surroundings, and Dunollie ...