Fort George, Scotland

Fort George, is a large 18th century fortress with perhaps the mightiest artillery fortifications in Europe. It was built in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden (1746), which crushed the final Jacobite Rising. It took over 20 years to complete and was named for King George II. The fortress has never been attacked and is still used today as a garrison.

The fortification is based on a Star design, it remains virtually unaltered and nowadays is open to visitors with exhibits and recreations showing use at different periods, while still serving as army barracks. Originally the depot of the Seaforth Highlanders and later the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons), it was more recently home to the Royal Irish Regiment, and as of 2007, the new garrison of the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Opening Times

1 April - 30 September
Every day 9.30 am to 5.30 pm

1 October - 31 March
Every day 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

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Ticket Prices

Adult £6.90
Child £4.10
Concession £5.50

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Disabled Facilities

Visitors with disabilities are normally asked on arrival about any help they may need. At least two manual and two motorised wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Centre.

Access is across level ground with some areas of granite sets to cross, where visitors using wheelchairs would need assistance.

All Historic Scotland areas are accessible, although grassed areas can be soft. The battlements have six sloped grass and concrete access ramps at a 20 degree slope. There is a slight step leading to the barrack rooms where all audio buttons and displays are accessible. There is normally a steward on duty in the Grand Magazine and barrack rooms.

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Telephone: 01667 460 232

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