Built shortly after the Battle of Culloden, between 1748 and 1769, the magnificent Fort George is one of Europe’s most formidable military fortifications. Originally conceived as an impregnable base for King George II’s army, intended to quash future Jacobite rebellions, Fort George is a complex warren of garrison buildings and battlements, complete with ammunition stores, gun emplacements, army barracks, a brew house, bake house and a chapel. You’re sure to marvel at the sheer scale of the fort, spread as it is over 42 acres. Attractions include the guardroom, the Regimental Museum of the Highland Regiments and the Grand Magazine, which contains numerous rifle displays. Those interested in warfare will be particularly impressed by such weaponry: the exhaustive collection of bayoneted muskets and swords provides a terrific insight into how war was waged in the 18th century. As you explore, hand-held audio guides dispense interesting facts about Fort George’s rich and storied history. Beyond the battlements, a gorgeous view of the Moray Firth is available from the Point Battery; on a clear day, you might even be lucky enough to spot a group of bottlenose dolphins.
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Amazing Fort. Great museum with very helpful staff. If you are lucky you may even see the local Regiment training within the yard. Wonderful history and is definitely worth a visit. Even the children had fun!
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Andrew Woolley -
17-08-2016
