Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Clackmannan Tower
In or near Airth.
Clackmannan Tower in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Euan Nelson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Clackmannan Tower is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Clackmannan Tower is a historic five-storey tower house situated at the summit of King's Seat Hill in Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It dates back to at least the 14th century when it was inhabited by King David II of Scotland and later sold to his cousin Robert Bruce, 2nd Baron of Clackmannan in 1359.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Clackmannan Tower is a historic structure with a rich history. It served as a residence for King David II of Scotland during the 14th century. In 1359, King David II sold the tower to his cousin, Robert Bruce, 2nd Baron of Clackmannan. The first tower was finished around 1365, and the second, taller extension was built during the 1400s.
Architecture
The tower is a five-storey structure built in the tower house style. It is located at the summit of King's Seat Hill, providing scenic views of the surrounding area. The exact construction date of the tower is not known, but it is believed to have been constructed in the 14th century.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.1086, -3.7615
- District
- Clackmannanshire
- Postcode
- FK10 4HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2307948 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Clackmannan Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clackmannan Tower?
- Clackmannan Tower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK10 4HR).
- What is Clackmannan Tower?
- Clackmannan Tower in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clackmannan Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK10 4HR.
- Who owns Clackmannan Tower?
- Clackmannan Tower is owned by Scottish Heritage Trust.
- Is Clackmannan Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Clackmannan Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clackmannan Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK10 4HR.