Nelson's Tower is a 15th-century tower located in the town of Forfar, Angus, Scotland. The tower stands at 128 feet tall and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside from its top platform. It was built in 1814 to commemorate Horatio Nelson, the British naval hero who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The tower's design is inspired by the Nelson Monument in London, and its architecture features a mix of Gothic and classical styles. Visitors can climb the 232 steps to the top for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Free parking and then a woodland walk up to the Tower over some fairly steep paths. When you get there its a spiral staircase up to the top with some exhibition rooms off from that. Awesome views from the top as you'd expect! Donation entry and it's an historic monument so don't expect cafes or toilets. It's also volunteer staffed so entry times are limited.
Lovely day for a trip up the tower with our young boys. Lovely volunteers and great views! Just be sure to check out the opening times first, as we've missed it a few times! Which is totally our fault!
We do love a walk up here, even in the dark and pouring rain! Make sure you have torches in the winter, but otherwise enjoy the local wildlife.
Opens 2PM-4PM April to Sep Free entry and fantastic views
Lovely walk through the trees to reach the tower. It is a bit if a steep climb but only about 10 mins, it is worth it though, the views from the top over to Findhorn and Culbin Forest are beautiful. Lots of seats along the way and at the top to relax and enjoy the view or have a picnic. Lots of little forest trails to explore.
Great wee place and lovely volunteers in there. Boys got a quiz to do and also got a view out from the top.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Free parking and then a woodland walk up to the Tower over some fairly steep paths. When you get there its a spiral staircase up to the top with some exhibition rooms off from that. Awesome views from the top as you'd expect! Donation entry and it's an historic monument so don't expect cafes or toilets. It's also volunteer staffed so entry times are limited.
Lovely day for a trip up the tower with our young boys. Lovely volunteers and great views! Just be sure to check out the opening times first, as we've missed it a few times! Which is totally our fault!
We do love a walk up here, even in the dark and pouring rain! Make sure you have torches in the winter, but otherwise enjoy the local wildlife.
Opens 2PM-4PM April to Sep Free entry and fantastic views
Lovely walk through the trees to reach the tower. It is a bit if a steep climb but only about 10 mins, it is worth it though, the views from the top over to Findhorn and Culbin Forest are beautiful. Lots of seats along the way and at the top to relax and enjoy the view or have a picnic. Lots of little forest trails to explore.
Great wee place and lovely volunteers in there. Boys got a quiz to do and also got a view out from the top.
