Inveraray Bell Tower

The tower was built as a war memorial by the Tenth Duke of Argyll, Niall Diarmid Campbell to mark the huge loss of life in the great war and especially those members of Clan Campbell who came from the local towns and villages.

The Duke conceived the idea of building a tower and installing a set of bells at the end of the War in 1918. The bells were actually cast first and delivered in 1921 before work on the tower began. Meanwhile the Duke commissioned architects Hoare and Wheeler of London to design the tower, the final decision being accepted in 1926. Eventually in 1930, the tower, at 39m(128ft) high, was finished and the bells weighing nearly 8 tonnes were installed by Christmas 1931.

Conducted tours available on Saturday 24th September 2016, every 20 mins, between 2pm and 4pm.

Booking for tours essential. Max 12 per tour. Contact: terry.williams24@btinternet.com?or telephone 01505 502429

Bell ringers will give guided tours explaining the history of bell ringing, the Bell Tower and All Saints Church. There will also be an opportunity to see the town from the viewing platform?on the tower's roof.?

http://www.inveraraybelltower.co.uk/

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