Fort George Description
After the Battle of Culloden (1746) a huge artillery fortress was built on a headland west of Nairn in order to keep the defeated Highlanders in check. As well as extensive military installations, the fort also houses the regimental museum of the Queen's Own Highlanders.
Hobbies & Activities category: Military attraction or museum
Address
Fort George
Nairn IV1 2TD
United Kingdom
Hours
April 1 to September 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed18:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:30
October 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Closed16:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:3016:30
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Bank Holiday - Scotland (January 2)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult5.50
Concession or reduced rate4.00
Child1.50
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Last admission 45 minutes before closing.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
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