Fort George
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL 2PM ON TUESDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2006
Built following the Battle of Culloden, it is one of the outstanding artillery fortifications in Europe. The 1780 room shows Private James Anderson, a soldier who served with the 42nd Royal Highlanders.
A vast site and one of the most outstanding artillery fortifications in Europe. It was planned in 1747 as a base for George's army and was completed in 1769.
Since then it has served as a barracks. It is virtually unaltered and presents a complete view of the defensive system of an 18th century artillery fort.
The fort includes reconstruction of barrack rooms in different periods and the Seafield Collection - a display of muskets and pikes.
Cafe: The cafe is open during the summer only.
Access is across level ground with some areas of granite sets to cross, where visitors using wheelchairs would need assistance. The battlements have six sloped grass and concrete access ramps at a 20° 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. There is an audio visual presentation of The Fort George Story in English, French, German and Italian held in the casement adjacent to the Camp Cinema. The 'Music of the Redcoats' is played in the officers guardroom at Principal Bridge. There are small gardens with seats to the north and south of the Principal Bridge.
During the summer a train operates as transport for visitors on a circular route within the site with picking up and dropping off points. The train has been designed to accommodate wheelchairs. Visitors with disabilities are normally asked on arrival about any help they may need. Two wheelchairs are available at the visitor centre.
Contact
The
Steward
Ardersier
Inverness
Inverness-shire
IV1 2TD
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1667) 462777
E-Mail: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
