Reform Tower, Peterhead

Not to be confused with Reform Monument, also in Peterhead.

Reform Tower
The building in 2020, looking southeast
General information
TypeTower
LocationMeethill, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Coordinates57°29′31″N 1°47′56″W / 57.492014°N 1.798886°W / 57.492014; -1.798886
Completed1832 (1832)

Reform Tower is an historic structure in Meethill, an area to the southwest of the Scottish town of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. Dating to 1832, it is now a Category B listed building. In five stages, each narrowing slightly, the tower is constructed of squared granite. It was originally designed to be an observatory, but was not completed.[1]

The tower's foundation stone was laid by George Mudie in August 1832. Its architect is not known.[1]

  • The tower viewed from west, beyond the A90
    The tower viewed from west, beyond the A90

References

  1. ^ a b Reform Tower Meethill – Historic Environment Scotland

Sources

  • Neish, Old Peterhead, p. 197


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