Inverness & Moray Firth
Fort George
About
Fort George
Britain's most powerful artillery stronghold, Fort George, was built by George II after the 1746 defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s at Culloden. With its huge ramparts, bristling cannon, and commanding view ore Moray Firth, the fort was designed to quash any further Jacobite uprisings, is still an impressive example of military engineering from the 18th century. Visitors can explore its well preserved garrison buildings and intriguing collection of antique weaponry such as swords, pikes, and muskets. The site is mostly accessible, though some areas have uneven granite surfaces or sloped ramps where support could be helpful. It’s a remarkable place to step back into Scotland’s stormy past. At Hopscotch Travel, we have a number of multi-day tours which incorporate Fort George, including our 5 day Highland Highlights tour.
Things to see & do
FAQs
Fort George is a vast star-shaped coastal fortress built between 1748 and 1769 on a spit of land in the Moray Firth, after the Jacobites were defeated at Culloden. It's one of the finest examples of 18th-century military architecture in Europe and still an active military barracks.
Not quite. Fort George itself wasn't used as an Outlander filming location, though fans often visit it alongside nearby Culloden. The series filmed its garrison and prison scenes elsewhere, at Blackness Castle and Craigmillar Castle.
You can walk the extensive ramparts overlooking the Moray Firth, visit the Regimental Museum of The Highlanders and tour the barracks buildings. Bottle-nosed dolphins are often seen in the firth from the walls. Historic Environment Scotland charges admission.
Historic Environment Scotland runs the fort and charges admission, around £14 per adult. HES members and Historic Scotland pass holders go free. It's open year-round.
Book a private tour and explore
Fort George
with a local expert guide.
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