Observatories · Scottish Highlands
Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie
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Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie — architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Moonless winter nights (Oct–Mar)
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie is a observatory in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.4920°, -1.7989°.
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Heritage listing
Reform Tower is an historic structure in Meethill, an area to the southwest of the Scottish town of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Dating to 1832, it is now a Category B listed building. In five stages, each narrowing slightly, the tower is constructed of squared granite. It was originally designed to be an observatory, but was not completed. The tower's foundation stone was laid by George Mudie in August 1832.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Peterhead Prison is known as Scotland's toughest jail, designed to house the country's most challenging and long-term inmates. Visitors can explore the historic halls and cells at their own pace, uncovering the stories behind the prison's past.
From the Wikipedia article
Reform Tower is an historic structure in Meethill, an area to the southwest of the Scottish town of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Dating to 1832, it is now a Category B listed building. In five stages, each narrowing slightly, the tower is constructed of squared granite. It was originally designed to be an observatory, but was not completed. The tower's foundation stone was laid by George Mudie in August 1832. Its architect is not known.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4920, -1.7989
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB42 2GY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
- Phone
- 01743 343100
- Established
- 1832
- Opening
- Daily 10am–3pm
Sources
- wikidata: Q17776981 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Reform Tower, Peterhead (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Reform Monument (geograph 6752443).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie?
- Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB42 2GY).
- What is Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie?
- Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie — architectural structure in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie?
- Drivers can use postcode AB42 2GY.
- When was Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie built?
- Built or established in 1832.
- Who owns Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie?
- Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie is owned by | current_tenants =.
- Is Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie a listed building?
- Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to Reform Tower, Meethill, Invernettie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB42 2GY. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.