The complete history of McCaig’s Tower
A carefully sourced account of McCaig’s Tower, from the first documented scheme in 1895 to the unfinished landmark seen above Oban today.
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History
History & Guides filed under History.
The McCaig family and the tower’s legacy
How family commemoration, disputed wills and an unfinished building shaped the meaning of McCaig’s Tower after John Stuart McCaig’s death.
Read the guide →Why it is sometimes called McCaig’s Folly
The history and limitations of the familiar nickname, and why McCaig’s Tower remains the clearer name for Oban’s landmark.
Read the guide →Why McCaig’s Tower was built
Employment, civic improvement, public enjoyment and family commemoration all formed part of John Stuart McCaig’s ambitious Oban project.
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