Fort Charlotte, Lerwick

A five sided Artillery Fort, with Bastions projecting from each corner. The walls are high and massive. It was built in 1665 to protect the sound of Bressay from the Dutch, but taken by them and burned in 1673. Rebuilt in 1781.

Contact

Mr Stuart McLean

Fort Charlotte Commercial Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LU
Scotland

Tel: +44 (131) 6688831
Fax: +44 (131) 6688888
E-Mail: stuart.mclean@scotland.gov.uk