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Fort George (Scotland)
 Fort George (Scotland) ... only ancient monument in Scotland still functioning as intended – a working army barracks - but still welcoming visitors. A gift shop and café (seasonal) are among the attractions. The Regimental Museum of the Queen’s Own Highlanders is found at the property, while dolphins can often be seen from the ramparts. There is also a summer events programme.Newest Review: ... there on a whim, so we were not sure what to expect. To reach the ticket office you walk through a short walkway that has high walls either side, so you can't see the surroundings above them! As soon as you come out of the walkway you are immediately hit with open space and a magnificent bridge that carries you over to the main part of the fort. The ticket office is to your right before you ... more ... cross the bridge. It also acts as a gift shop. As with most gift shops at historical places, the prices are a little high, but they do have some fantastic gifts in there. They have some beautiful swords which were being sold for £200 and if I had the ...more |
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Fort George (Scotland): A magnificent fort! (898 words)
by - written on 13/07/09 (Very useful, 74 readings)
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I visited Fort George in May 2008 while on our first trip to Scotland and we were not disappointed! When I say 'we' I mean me and my significant other half. Fort George can be found at Ardersier, which is a short drive from Inverness. It is around 14 miles from Inverness. We were stopping near Inverness and it was roughly a 30 minute drive from where we were stopping. It is easy to arrive at Fort George, as there are plenty of sign posts to keep you in the right direction. Fort George was completed in 1769. It was built after the Battle of Culloden. George II built it in case there was another Jacobit rising. He certainly wasn't in the mood for ... Read the complete review
The Last Bastion of Scotland (1553 words)
by - written on 21/08/06 (Very useful, 556 readings)
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As many of you already know, Inverness is my home town and I am certainly very proud to hail from one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Fort George is situated just about 18 kilometres outside Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands of Scotland. Inverness is my home town and in my opinion, one of the best places in Scotland to visit. Just as a point of interest for you all, Fort George is a working military garrison as well as a monument and museum. Situated near the picturesque village of Ardersier, this Fort was built in the 18th Century, following the Jacobite uprising and the Battle of Culloden (the last battle to be fought on ... Read the complete review
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