Ackergill Tower
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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.[1] The building is a five-storey oblong tower house. The four-storey wing to the rear was added in the early 18th century.[1]
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Ackergill Tower | |
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Wick, Caithness, Scotland GB grid reference ND352546 | |
Coordinates | 58.47480°N 3.11273°W / 58.47480; -3.11273 |
Type | Tower house with some extensions |
Site information | |
Owner | Private, Dr Betsee Parker |
Condition | Intact |
Site history | |
Built | Late 15th or early 16th century[1] |
Built by | Clan Keith |
In use | 15th century to present |
Materials | Stone |
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From 2014, Ackergill Tower was operated as an events and wedding venue by AmaZing Venues,[2] before being sold to US philanthropist, Dr Betsee Parker in February 2019.