Ackergill Tower
Ackergill Tower (or Ackergill Castle) is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 4 km north of Wick, Caithness, in northern Scotland. It was built in the early 16th century, and is a category A listed building. The building is a five-storey oblong tower house. The four-storey wing to the rear was added in the early 18th century.
| Ackergill Tower | |
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| Wick, Caithness, Scotland GB grid reference ND352546 | |
Ackergill Tower | |
Ackergill Tower | |
| Coordinates | 58.47480°N 3.11273°W |
| Type | Tower house with some extensions |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Private, Dr Betsee Parker |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | Late 15th or early 16th century |
| Built by | Clan Keith |
| In use | 15th century to present |
| Materials | Stone |
From 2014, Ackergill Tower was operated as an events and wedding venue by AmaZing Venues, before being sold to US philanthropist, Dr Betsee Parker in February 2019.
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