Northern Ireland's Scrabo Tower

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Hello Travel Lovers!

Our destination: Scrabo Tower in Northern Ireland

The Scrabo

This mighty tower standing on Scrabo Hill and simply known as the "Scrabo Tower" is located in Scrabo Hill near Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. It was built from 1857-1859 in memory of the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry named Charles Vane. This was originally known as "Londonderry Monument".

This tower is just a few minutes away from home. Many people go up here to have a walk, be it alone, with family or with their dogs. This is also a good place for solitude and appreciating the beauty of nature.

Let's go!

The Scrabo usually opens in Easter for everyone. Unfortunately, because of the Coronavirus pandemic, they were close to visitors this year. But let me show you what it looks like.

Here are the admission fees to give you an idea. And just pay it inside and from there you can climb up the tower.

History

After the death of the 3rd Marquis of Londonderry in 1854, Charles William Stewart held a meeting in Newtownards rectory to discuss the erection of a monument in his memory.

Different suggestions for the location of the monument was made, whether it should be sited in Newtownards, Conway Square or Scrabo Hill. And the Scrabo Hill was chosen.

For a budget of £2000, local architects were invited for a design competition that is perfect for the monument. First, second and third place winner was rejected because their design cost will exceed the budget and Charles Lanyon who happened to be the fourth place won.

Charles Lanyon who is a famous Ulster architect who also designed the Queen's University didn't achieve his original plan which is supposedly The Scrabo would have a taller central tower and more especial architectural style.

The original design of The Scrabo

When I was young I'm dreaming to be in a castle and feels like a princess. And that's what I exactly felt when I was here. It has the feeling of the past. It makes you feel like you are time travelling.

I'm telling you I enjoy these stairs. I love every bit of it.

The Stairway to Heaven
Look at that big Rocks!

The stairs are made up of sandstone which is found in the quarries of Scrabo Hill same as the roof, quoins and window dressing. While the outer walls are made of basalt rocks. Basalt Rocks are the volcanic rocks found on the summit of Scrabo.

This is inside one of the rooms in the tower. There was a family that lives here before. And I'm so fascinated with it! I wonder how they manage to walk up and down and how they can heat the whole place. It's simply not easy to keep this running lol.

Do you want to know when was the last time it was lived-in and who?

The Last Tenant in the Scrabo

It was in 1966! A family tradition that lasted for 109 years ended when Elizabeth, Jean and Agnes Millin handed the keys of Scrabo tower to Londonderry Estate. They were the grandchildren of William Mckay who happened to be the original tenant of the Scrabo Tower. And would you believe that the three of them was born in there? That's amazing!

And here we are at the top of the tower.

Even the pigeon are enjoying the stunning view up here.

The Scrabo has a breathtaking panoramic view of Strangford Lough and its Islands and the towns of Newtownards and Comber where we live.

View of Strangford Lough
View of Newtownards and Comber

I hope you enjoy our tour! You've been an amazing visitor!

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Do you know, dear friend, that one of my unfulfilled wishes is Ireland. I love that green island country, their Celtic music, river dance and their history. Thanks for this article.

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3 years ago

and they don't have an earthquake or volcano as well. No snakes even everywhere are green and fields. Amazing country side. I hope you still fulfil to visit Ireland.

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3 years ago

That view up top is breathtaking!!! Would love to wake up to a view like that every day but the view a flat can offer is limited to another house XD

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4 years ago

You really have the time to read loads of my writing and I'm very pleased. Thank you. And yes it's breathtaking up there!

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4 years ago

Well you did say to check out your other stuff and your other stuff amused me so i got carried away

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4 years ago

Aww.. 😊 thank you. You made my night!

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4 years ago

Ahh it's evening there too. That's cool. I guess the time difference isn't that huge

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4 years ago

Amazing view and interesting history! I would love to travel this place too someday..

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4 years ago

Thank you dear, I'm glad you find it interesting. I just subscribed you now and find you are a great author. Cheers!

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4 years ago

oh thank you! I subscribed too :)

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4 years ago

great photos dear,well written.....i like reading your post

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4 years ago

Thank you dear. All the best!

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4 years ago

Thank you and I appreciate your tip @ErdoganTalk More blessings for you to come!

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4 years ago

nice post and great pics! must have been hard to climb that tower!

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

oh, i haven't posted in a while...hopefully something coming out this weekend. thx for checking in with me. =)

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4 years ago

If I understood correctly, I have to pay to climb a lot of stairs: D Joke aside, a beautiful view stretches from the top of the tower

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4 years ago

Hahaha you need a good leg with you together with your payment 😅

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4 years ago

Halaaa, ang ganda naman jan, pano ba makapunta jan? Pwd kayang lumipad nalang ako? Wala naman sigurong nansusunog nang manananggal jan ano? Haha, sana all ulit, 🤧

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4 years ago

Bhe can you imagine living in that tower? Babat panaog pag sinugong bumili ng bigas hahaha

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4 years ago

Yes yes, I can imagine myself living there with my Prince charming, and he will save this damsell in distress kuna na prinsesita 😂😂. Pero gora na ako jan, pag ganyan naman kaganda ang bubungad sayo pag nasa tuktok ka, ang lakas siguro ng hangin no?

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4 years ago

Ay kung payat ka dala ka!

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4 years ago

Ha? Alin dadalhin ko bhe? Haha

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4 years ago

That is very good camera, and beautiful landscapes of Ireland!

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4 years ago

The place itself is really picturesque! Thank you love as always.

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