Kinnoull Hill Tower
Folly In Perth, Scotland
A castellated folly on the edge of Kinnoull Hill above Perth.
Kinnoull Hill Tower is a castellated folly, tottering on a cliff edge of Kinnoull Hill above Perth.
If you have ever driven past Perth on the A90, you can't miss what looks like a mini castle perched high on the cliffs of Kinnoull Hill.
It is in fact a folly that was built in the 1800s by Thomas Hay the 9th Earl of Kinnoull.
He intended it to resemble the castles along the Rhine in Germany that he had much enjoyed on his European tour.
The rock on which the tower stands was formed from the volcanic lava of eruptions from over 400 million years ago.
Looking south from the tower, you can enjoy views of the River Tay as it winds down to the Firth of Tay.
Across the river stands Moncreiffe Hill with its Hill Forts. At its highest point, it is only 10m lower than the highest point of Kinnoull Hill.
Kinnoull Hill Tower is now jointly managed by Forestry and Land Scotland and Perth & Kinross Council.
Visit the tower on our Kinnoull Hill walk or take the direct route from the Quarry Car Park detailed below.
The route to the tower is 1.3km with 110m of ascent.
Follow the above route, or find on OS Maps.
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How To Find Kinnoull Hill Tower
Where Is Kinnoull Hill Tower?
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56.389027, -3.39604
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Where To Park For Kinnoull Hill Tower?
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56.395488, -3.402415
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There is parking for several cars in the quarry car park.
Contributed by Lorraine London
Helping you find the best walks in the countryside and also some trig point bagging.
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