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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

Keith's Tower

In or near Drumoak.

Free admission

Keith's Tower — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Milton of Crathes · 6.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Keith's Tower, the nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, located 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB31 5AY, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Keith's Tower is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB2980). 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 18/08/1972 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Durris NGR NO 79787 98154 Coordinates 379787, 798154 — Octagonal gothic tower, ashlar, about 50 ft high with battlemented parapet and set in roundel of pine trees. Built by Duke of Gordon to commemorate winning of lawsuit, 1825 (dated).

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Keith's Tower is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
57.0740, -2.3350
Postcode
AB31 5AY
Parliamentary constituency
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Nearest railway station
Milton of Crathes6.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Keith's Tower?
Keith's Tower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 5AY).
What is Keith's Tower?
Keith's Tower — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Keith's Tower?
The nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 5AY.
Is Keith's Tower a listed building?
Keith's Tower is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Keith's Tower free to visit?
Yes, Keith's Tower is free to enter.
How do I get to Keith's Tower?
The nearest railway station is Milton of Crathes, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 5AY.