Comments on: Harold’s Tower, Thurso, Highland, Scotland

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:59:03 +0000

In reply to Paul. Hello Paul. Thanks for sharing your memories and adding to the history of this fascinating structure.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:48:15 +0000

There used to be a plaque stating it was the Sinclairs of Ulbster on the wall of the mausoleum. Back in the early eighties the roof had been broken in and I ventured inside to find lead coffins with skeletons visible as persons with more nefarious intent had been looking for monetary gain as per rumours of treasure within.

By: Up North

Up North — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:19:00 +0000

Regarding the text: “An exact year for the building is not recorded, but the Revd Pope announced it was imminent in a work published in 1776 so it was likely soon after that date.” Could you tell me which publication you are referring to please?

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By: Tinabowlie Boy

Tinabowlie Boy — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 09:03:19 +0000

Very interesting read, entertained about the assumptions of historical figures thoughts / actions. The report from the findings confirm (for me) that it isn’t actually a folly, and am bemused as to how people of today feel they can undertake the empowerment to label such structures as follies. But I suppose this is the misinterpretation of Freedom of Speech. Howinever it passed 5 minutes for me. Thank you

By: Gand

Gand — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 10:15:06 +0000

A folly happy new year to the flaneuse. Many thanks for enriching the lives of us folly folk. Here’s to another year of flaneusing.

By: Gwyn

Gwyn — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:34:04 +0000

‘Exuberant’ — le mot juste. Happy New Year, Madame Flâneuse!