FORT GEORGE

Ft. George is an 18th century fortress built in Inverness. It is considered one of the most outstanding fortresses of Europe. It was built in the wake of the battle of Culloden as a base for King George II's army.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

It housed a 1,600 strong infantry garrison and is still used by the military.

Ft. George never fired a shot in anger.

                                                                                                                                     This fired a 200 lb ball using 9lbs of black powder. It could travel 2,900 yards. It was fixed at a 45 degree angle.

They had 80 guns, 2,300 gunpowder barrels, ordinance and provision stores, a  brew house and a chapel. The guns covered every angle.







The enactment was something to behold.