FORT GEORGE

Known as the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, Fort George is one of the best places to visit in Inverness. You can have an amazing look at all the garrison buildings, artillery defenses, and also a collection of weapons from 18th-century military life.You can get a close look of the life of the military soldiers in the 18th century and have a chance to look at the weapons they used in their battles.

Fort George is 42 acres and was designed to provide all the facilities. It consists of a comprehensive range of buildings to accommodate the Governor and officers, the artillery detachment, and a large infantry garrison. The fort is also known to have a bakehouse, brew house chapel, powder magazine, a provisions store, and an ordnance store. One of the most fascinating facts is that Fort George is the same as it was built in the year 1769 with just a few changes.

The Barracks in the fort are built to accommodate around 1600 men of two infantry and also gunners for the artillery. The Fort is a working fortress and is home to Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS).

Location: Near Ardersier, Inverness IV2 7TE, UK

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Highlights

• Go on a walk at the main rampart which encloses an area of five football grounds.
• Learn more about the fort's history through the Highlanders museum which is located outside Edinburgh.
• One of the best tourist places to visit in Inverness is the amazing grand magazine, which was made to hold 2,672 gunpowder barrels and is now home to collections of weapons.
• You can also head over to the dog cemetery which is known to be the resting place for the regimental mascots and officer's dogs
• You can go on a guided tour with a professional or take an audio guide to learn more about the fascinating history of the fort.