Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
East Tower, Islay House, Islay
In or near Bridgend.
East Tower, Islay House, Islay — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Dixie Cutler — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
East Tower, Islay House, Islay is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12147). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 20/07/1971 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Killarow And Kilmeny NGR NR 33521 62479 Coordinates 133521, 662479 — Earlier (?) 19th century. A folly. Octagonal. Coursers in decorative banding. Corbelled crenellated parapet. Unglazed slit windows. String course. Decorative door- head; 2 shields bearing monograms. Circular interior. Domed ceiling below platform roof. Formerly had turnpike stair.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Islay House is a historic estate located on the Isle of Islay, known for its beautiful architecture and scenic surroundings. Visitors can explore the estate's grounds and enjoy the natural beauty of the island, which is also famous for its whisky production and wildlife.
Place summary
East Tower, Islay House, located in the Scottish Highlands, is a category B listed memorial. It forms part of the historic Islay House, notable for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7820, -6.2517
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA44 7PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.uagroup.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2036157 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- East Tower, Islay House, Islay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA44 7PJ).
- What is East Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- East Tower, Islay House, Islay — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- Drivers can use postcode PA44 7PJ.
- Is East Tower, Islay House, Islay a listed building?
- East Tower, Islay House, Islay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is East Tower, Islay House, Islay free to visit?
- Yes, East Tower, Islay House, Islay is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA44 7PJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.