Ardclach Bell Tower
Ardclach Bell Tower was probably built by noted Covenanter Alexander Brodie in 1655, and may have begun life as a watchtower-cum-prison. The small belfry was likely added later, housing the church bell for the parish church in the Findhorn valley below.Brodie had use for a watchtower - his support for the Presbyterian cause had led to several attacks on his estate by Royalist forces.
Ardclach Bell Tower
Ardclach Bell Tower was probably built by noted Covenanter Alexander Brodie in 1655, and may have begun life as a watchtower-cum-prison. The small belfry was likely added later, housing the church bell for the parish church in the Findhorn valley below.Brodie had use for a watchtower - his support for the Presbyterian cause had led to several attacks on his estate by Royalist forces.
