Fort George
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Fort George ticket options
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Standard entry
Explore the fort at a specific date and time, with options for family and carer tickets.
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Member tickets
Historic Scotland members get free, unlimited entry to all our sites
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Explorer Pass tickets
Explorer Pass holders can book their visit here
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Family tickets
Choose the family ticket that works best for you
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Young Scot Card holders
Young Scot card holders can visit our sites for just £1
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Partner organisations
Members of our partner organisations receive free or discounted entry
Opening times
1 April – 30 September
- Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm
1 October – 31 March
- Daily 10am to 4pm
24 December
- Daily 10am to 2pm
Last entry and closures
- Last entry: 1 hour before closing.
- Closed: 25 and 26 December. 1 and 2 January.
Ticket prices
Book online in advance for the best ticket price.
| Type | Online (best value) | In person |
|---|---|---|
| Member | FREE | FREE |
| Adult (16-64 years) | £10.00 | £11.00 |
| Concession | £8.00 | £9.00 |
| Child (7 - 15 years) | £6.00 | £6.50 |
More ticket types including family, Explorer Pass and partner organisation tickets are available.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Concession price applies if you’re aged 65+ or unemployed. This does not apply to students.
How to get here
Fort George is located near Ardersier on the southern shore of the Cromarty Firth.
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By bus and train
The number 1 Stagecoach bus connects Inverness with Fort George, with more frequent local services stopping at Ardersier. The fort George is a 1.4 mile walk from Ardersier, via a signposted shore path.
There are regular trains to Inverness from Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
By bike
Fort George is 8.5 miles from Balloch and Nairn, which are located on National Cycle Network 1. From Ardersier, cyclsits can reach the fort via the B9006 or the shore path. There is a rack for up to 10 bikes.
Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust website
By car
Parking at Fort George is free. Coach parking is available.
Plan and save with Good Journey
Plan your visit by public transport using Good Journey. Book a car-free visit online with the code GOOD25 and receive a 25% discount.
Address
Near Ardersier
Inverness
IV2 7TD
National Grid reference:
NH 762 567
Contact
01667 460 232Accessibility
Carers tickets
We recognise that some disabled visitors may need help to visit our sites and we offer free entry for accompanying carers, these can be added when making your booking. Please note this is limited to two carers per transaction.
Parking
The part tarmac, part gravel car park has four accessible bays.
Approach to site
The fort entrance is 200m from the car park along a tarmac path. Entry to the ticket shop is a further 15m over cobbles.
Mobility Scooters
We have a limited number of mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors can bring their own mobility scooter, but the drawbridge isn't suitable for them. An alternative access route can be provided. Please call us to arrange this. Not all areas at Fort George are accessible by mobility scooter.
Toilets
Adapted toilets are found at the centre of the site.
Ear defenders
A limited number of adult and children’s ear defenders are available at this site. Please ask a member of staff if you want to borrow them.
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas. Visitors' dogs are allowed at Fort George, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
What to expect at the site
Visitors will be able to move through the buildings without following a specific route. Access to some spaces may be limited. The shop has step free access.
The fort is very large (620m from end to end). It is mainly on one level with tarmac surfaced roads and pavements. Ramps with a gradient of 1:6 lead up onto the ramparts. They have a reinforced grass surface. There are benches around the site.
Fort George is a working military base and loud noises, bangs and low flying helicopters are a regular occurrence.
Facilities
- Accessible by public transport
- Accessible toilets
- Bicycle rack
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- No dogs except assistance dogs
- Guided or audio tours available
- Picnic area
- Self-service tea/coffee
- Shop
- Toilets
- Visitor centre
- Water bottle refill
- Cafe
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