Ackergill Tower
📍 Highland, Scotland
About
Ackergill Tower is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 2.5 miles (4.0 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.
Built in the 15th century by the Keith clan, hereditary Earls Marischal of Scotland. The tower was the focus of fierce feuding with the Gunns clan — in one incident, the Keiths kidnapped Helen Gunn, 'the Beauty of Braemore', who threw herself from the tower rather than submit. Extensively restored in the 19th century. Now operates as an exclusive-use hotel and events venue.
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