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Fort George

Name: Fort George
Rating: 2

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Location: Ardersier And Petty, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Fort George – The Highlanders' Museum loop from Rosemarkie

3.24km

00:49

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fort George – View of the Bay loop from Ardersier

5.19km

01:19

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Fort George – Duke of Cumberland's Bastion loop from Rosemarkie

8.59km

02:12

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Frank

January 2, 2020

A military base that is still active and can be visited. In addition to extensive insights, there is also a very well-stocked museum. However, you can only visit this if you have paid the entrance fee at the entrance. This was around 15 pounds per person. It is well spent, because there is a device hanging around your neck on which all the details are explained in detail, also in German. If you take in all the details, you should plan on about 2-3 hours for the detailed visit. A small restaurant has snacks and drinks at reasonable prices.

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Andrew

May 5, 2024

Fort George is run by Historic Scotland so checking opening times on their website is important. The fort is still active so you can sometimes see soldiers around. The site takes some time to walk around, so leave plenty of time. The museum in the fort is also worth a visit, and the visitor centre has audio guides available.

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August 19, 2024

One of the most outstanding fortifications in Europe. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden (1746) as a secure base for King George II’s army.

The imposing fort was designed by Lieutenant-General William Skinner and built by the Adam family of architects. Fort George took 22 years to complete, by which time the Jacobite threat had subsided. But it has served the British Army for the almost 250 years since.

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Location: Ardersier And Petty, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Fort George

1. Fort George – The Highlanders' Museum loop from Rosemarkie

2. Fort George – View of the Bay loop from Ardersier

3. Fort George – Duke of Cumberland's Bastion loop from Rosemarkie

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