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The grandiose scheme to keep local stonemasons in work continued until McCaig's death, and although it was never completed, it still serves its original purpose as a fitting monument to the McCaig family.

Statistically, the tower stands approximately 70 metres above sea level, the height of the wall varying from 9 to 14 metres according to the different levels of the ground. The walls are more than 610mm thick with a circumference of approximately 192 metres. It has an entry arch with two windows above it; in the lower tier there are 44 windows whilst there are 50 on top. The tower cost in excess of £5000, a considerable sum of money in Victorian times.

The tower dominates the Oban skyline and a short steep walk to its viewing platform is well worth the effort. Go at sunset and marvel at the Mountains of Morvern providing a spectacular backcloth for the isles of Kerrera and Lismore, the Maiden Isle and Mull.

Look out for other pictures of McCaig's Tower throughout this website!