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McCraig's Tower - Oban

McCraig's Tower - Oban

McCaig's intention was to provide a lasting monument to his family, and provide work for the local stonemasons during the winter months. McCaig was an admi...
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McCaig's intention was to provide a lasting monument to his family, and provide work for the local stonemasons during the winter months. McCaig was an admirer of Roman and Greek architecture, and had planned for an elaborate structure, based on the Colosseum in Rome. His plans allowed for a museum and art gallery with a central tower to be incorporated. When he died because of a quarrel in the family the building was never finished. (Oban - Scotland)
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DiMAGE Z2

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Aperture f/5 ISO 50 Shutter 10/1000 Focal Length 63/10

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Jan, 2016

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129

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Peer Award

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