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Abernethy Round Tower

Abernethy, Perth and Kinross

One of only two Irish-style round towers in Scotland, and nobody is sure why.

Tall, thin round towers like this are common in Ireland, but Scotland has only two: here and at Brechin. The tower at Abernethy is about 22 metres high and around 900 years old.

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When
About 1100
Where
56.3326, -3.3115
Group
Towers & follies

Visiting

Historic Environment Scotland. Key-holder access in the village for climbs.

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