Culloden Tower stands above Richmond as one of Yorkshire's stranger and more handsome follies. It was built in the 18th century to commemorate the Duke of Cumberland's victory at Culloden, a political message now more uncomfortable than triumphant. Architecturally it is still a treat: part Gothic flourish, part classical tower, looking out over the Swale and the edge of the Dales.
The tower itself is not a conventional attraction with regular public rooms, but the exterior and setting make it worth seeking out on a walk from town. It gives Richmond another layer beyond the castle and market square: the aristocratic landscape of views, symbols, and private monuments that once framed the town.