Follies · Scottish Islands
Harold's Tower
In or near Halkirk.
Harold's Tower is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Donald Bain — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Harold's Tower is a folly in the Scottish Islands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.6 km away. Postcode area KW14.
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Place summary
Harold's Tower is a folly located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW14. This structure is notable for its distinctive design and serves as a landmark within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.6024, -3.4895
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 8HW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 2.6 km
Sources
- osm: w232574088 (ODbL)
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Old St. Peter's Kirk
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5 Market Street, Thurso
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North Coast Visitor Centre
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Dr John Grant Smith Memorial
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The Toll Gallery
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St Andrew's Church, Olrig Street, Thurso
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Thurso Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
St Peter And The Holy Rood Episcopal Church, 2 Sir George's Street, Thurso
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Muthu Royal Hotel
Hotels · 2.1 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harold's Tower?
- Harold's Tower is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 8HW).
- What is Harold's Tower?
- Harold's Tower is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harold's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 8HW.
- Is Harold's Tower free to visit?
- Yes, Harold's Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harold's Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 8HW.