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14 years ago
This tower, built in 1850, is built on the site of an Iron Age hillfort, known as Tor of Craigoch. Sir Andrew Agnew, 7th Baronet (1793-1849) was a Member of Parliament for Wigtownshire (1830-1837) and leader of the Teetotal and Sunday Observance societies. He was verbally attacked by Charles Dickens who described him as a fanatic who didn't want those poorer than himself to have any pleasure in life. However, the Dictionary of National Biography writes of Agnew's genial and kindly nature. There's a small free parking area off to the side of the road where you can follow a path through long grass and wild flowers. It continues up past stones which were once part of the ancient hillfort. As the path begins to climb more steeply there are some stone steps here and there in the grass. Eventually you come to the top of the hill and the monument, which is a very striking sight. It's also worth the climb for the marvellous views across Loch Ryan on a clear day. I was lucky enough to have a lovely sunny day for my visit last week. I also enjoyed seeing all the wild flowers and the place was full of wildlife, especially bees, butterflies and grasshoppers. read more
