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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John Stuart McCaig
History & Guides tagged John Stuart McCaig.
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.
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The life and public roles of the Oban businessman, banker and civic figure who conceived and funded McCaig’s Tower.
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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