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    Fort George

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    March into Britain's mightiest artillery fortress for an unforgettable experience. You can explore an enormous military base protected by almost 1.6km (1 mile) of massive walls. You can gain an insight into life as a Redcoat in a garrison fortress, built in 1748-69, that has barely changed in almost 250 years of active service. You could also join one of our Dolphin Watches, scouring the Moray Firth for its resident population of bottlenose dolphins. Opening times: 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm). 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm). We recommend booking online to guarantee entry.

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    5

    (4 reviews)

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    Staff (avg.)

    5

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    bevmynott

    Jun 2025

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    5

    Great day out as Fort George was mostly accessible

    We turned up at Fort George and I had my small mobility scooter, which was better suited to going round Sainsburys than a giant fort. However, they offered me a range of bigger scooters, so I chose a large Pride scooter, which was much more comfortable and better suited to getting around the fort.
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    bwp

    Feb 2019

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    5

    Rumbling across the drawbridge

    Arriving at Fort George you are left with an air of uncertainty as you sweep in to the lightly gravelled car park. A solitary sign proclaims you arrival and a single path disappears between the grass covered ramparts. Turning first one way and then another the mystery unfolds as a large drawbridge welcomes you to venture across and through the archway. But what next?
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    bwp

    Aug 2017

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    5

    Stunning views amidst the canons

    Thinking that Fort George was a great idea but the notion that it was built to keep people out didn’t register on my radar. So here I was, trying to get in and around as a powerchair user! For something so seemingly incompatible the day was fantastic!

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    By Ardersier, Inverness, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom, IV2 7TD

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