Restoration work on the Sir Hector MacDonald Memorial Tower in Dingwall will begin on 20 October 2025.
The Highland Council, in partnership with the Dingwall Community Development Company, is leading the project to preserve the B-listed landmark.
The investment includes extensive roof repairs, internal steelwork and floor support upgrades, along with a full electrical overhaul.
Compass Building and Construction Services Ltd has been appointed as the contractor.
Councillor Graham MacKenzie, Chair of the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee, said:
“I am delighted that work is due to get underway on the Sir Hector MacDonald Memorial Tower, which is iconic to both Dingwall and its residents.
“This marks a significant investment in the memorial and underlines our commitment to preserving local heritage and fostering community pride.”
He added that the restoration will help secure the tower’s future “for the community and generations to come.”
Funding was agreed earlier this year by the Dingwall and Seaforth Committee through the Community Regeneration Fund.
That fund forms part of the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme, which supports economic regeneration and long-term sustainability across the Highlands.
The memorial tower was selected after a review of priority projects in the area, with its historical significance and public backing making it a clear frontrunner.
Once restoration is complete, the Dingwall Community Development Company will take over care of the site and its long-term management.
The Sir Hector MacDonald Memorial Tower, perched on Mitchell Hill above the town, has stood as a tribute to the local-born Major-General since its construction in 1907.
It has long been a point of pride for Dingwall residents — both for its commanding views and the story it represents.
This restoration brings fresh hope that the building can be reopened to the public in future, offering both historical insight and a renewed community asset.
