Ardclach Bell Tower

Ardclach Bell Tower is an historic structure in Ardclach, Scottish Highlands. Dating to at least 1655, it is now a Category A listed building. It is believed to be the only tower and belfry combination in Scotland.

Ardclach Bell Tower
The building in 2011, looking north
General information
TypeBell tower
Watch tower
Keep
LocationArdclach, Highland, Scotland
Coordinates57.486123°N 3.746715°W / 57.486123; -3.746715
Completed1655 (1655)
Technical details
Floor count2

The structure, erected as a tower, belfry and keep, is a simple square with a two-storey tower with a double pitched roof. It is harled with ashlar dressings.

A monogram, "MGB", above the second-storey fireplace, refers to Margaret Grant Brodie, wife of Alexander Brodie of Lethen.

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