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McCaig's Tower

Top of Oban, Oban, Scotland
Ranked #6 of 13 attractions in Oban
4.5 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Traveller Description: Fantastic Victorian architecture is everywhere in Oban.  From the  fantastic harbour you can see the ferries going to the western isles. The sight... more »
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Ipswich, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Superb views - great for photo shoots! Bit of a trek to get to the top, but well worth it More

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Newton-le-Willows, England, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This place is fantastic to watch the sunset. It is a fair walk to the Folly however if you really have to you can easily drive up there too. More

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Somerset
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

It's free, it's got great views, what more could you want! A bit of a climb, but most should make it up all ok. More

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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This is a tribute to someone's folly but a fun asset to Oban. Our B & B had a great view of it from our room. It's a hearty walk from town. More

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Falkirk, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Lovely walk up steep hill .great views of Oban bay and kerrera .peaceful place to sit and relax . More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Stunning view - good walk Walk through to the front to enjoy the best of it More

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Marrakech, Morocco
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

a steep climb to get to or you can take a taxi. lovely architecture and great view from the top. pity mr mccaig's greedy family didn't honour his will and allow the building to be completed. a roof over it would have been a great place for an art gallery complete with statues of all his family. recommend. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

drive up and park outside,great veiws,very relaxing More

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warwick uk
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Great views, good place for aerial views of Oban. Nice walk up the hill. More

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Lancashire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We had a walk up to the tower, it is a steep walk up but worth it when you get there. The views over Oban are by far the best. More

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