Fort George
Museums & Science Centres · Aviemore, Scottish Highlands
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Closed — opens tomorrow at 9.30am
🌳 OutdoorBooking requiredEducationalMemberships availableSeasonal opening
What’s there
- Café on site
- Free parking
- Picnic area
- Dogs welcome
Only facilities we’ve confirmed are listed — anything missing here we simply haven’t checked, rather than know to be absent.
Fort George is the mightiest artillery fortification in Britain, built between 1748 and 1769 after the Battle of Culloden. This immense 18th-century fortress stretches nearly a mile along the Moray Firth coastline and has barely changed in over 250 years of active service. Step inside and discover life as a Redcoat in a garrison fortress — explore the ramparts, barracks, magazine, and dungeons. See cannon firings, costume displays, and the Highlanders Museum housed within the fortress. Family-friendly with guided tours, interactive exhibits, and stunning views across the Moray Firth. There is a café, gift shop, and picnic areas on site. Booking in advance is recommended.
1 Apr-30 Sep: daily 09:30-17:30. 1 Oct-31 Mar: daily 10:00-16:00. 24 Dec: 10:00-14:00.
Stuff to take with you
The things people wish they’d packed for a day out like this one.
- Refillable water bottleMost places will fill it for free.
- Snacks that survive a rucksackCheaper than the café, and buys you twenty minutes.
- Wet wipes
- Small first aid kitPlasters solve more days out than anything else here.
- Kitchen roll
- Sun hat
- Hand sanitiser
- Painkillers for grown-ups
- Spare carrier bagFor the wet things. There are always wet things.
- Colouring book and pencils
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