Buzza Tower

Buzza Tower is a stone tower located on Buzza Hill with sheltered seating areas and views across the Isles of Scilly landscape. Inside, a camera obscura projects real-time images of the surrounding environment onto a viewing surface.

The tower was originally built as a windmill in 1821 and later converted into a memorial for King Edward VII during its 1912 restoration. This change marked a shift from industrial use to commemorative purpose.

The tower serves as a gathering place where visitors come to take in views across the islands. Its presence on the hilltop has become part of how locals and travelers experience St. Mary's landscape today.

The site is easily accessible with seating areas where you can rest and take in the surroundings. The elevated location provides clear views, making it a good spot to understand the layout of the islands.

The tower features a camera obscura installed in 2014 that projects live images of the surroundings onto an interior wall. This optical device brings together an old scientific principle with contemporary visitor experience.

Location: St. Mary's

GPS coordinates: 49.91342,-6.31074

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40