Sauchie Tower

Sauchie Tower was constructed between 1430 and 1440 by Sir James Schaw, a prominent medieval Scottish official who governed Stirling Castle. This five-storey tower house measures approximately 11.5 meters by 10.3 meters externally and is built from distinctive pink sandstone ashlar blocks pinned with oyster shells. The structure features ornate interior details including elaborate fireplaces, recessed windows with bench seating, and a circular staircase, crowned by a hexagonal cap-house. Located in Alloa, the tower survives as the last standing residential structure of the Schaw family estates and is normally open for guided tours during Scottish Archaeology Month and Doors Open Days in September.