Having taken 22 years to finish over 250 years in the past, Fort George remains to be to this present day some of the excellent fortifications in Europe. This weblog guides you thru the highest 5 issues to not miss at Celebration of the Centuries.
Our newest summer time occasion is coming to Fort George on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August!
1. Opening and Closing Parades
Witness two thousand years of Scotland’s historical past come nose to nose, from the AD 70s to WWII, as our performers parade by means of the fort.
Nearly 2000 years in the past, Romans arrived in Scotland, venturing deep into the realm they known as Caledonia. Regardless of their formidable military and huge camps, they by no means gained a lot of a foothold – however now they’re again! In tow it is possible for you to to identify Jacobites and Covenanters as they get able to take you thru key moments of historical past within the Highlands and expose extra about important battles of their time.
© Neil Hanna
Fort George was constructed throughout a turbulent time; nonetheless, when accomplished in 1769, Jacobite help for the exiled Stuart dynasty had declined. Ever since then the Fort has served as a coaching and recruitment base. After the opening parade, head to the Highlanders’ Museum, Scotland’s largest regimental museum outdoors of Edinburgh, to find extra while keeping track of the primary area for historic shows.
2. Scottish Huge Band
Foxtrot and swing into the occasion with our wonderful Scottish Huge Band who will be present in our Nineteen Forties encampment. On this bustling space filled with dancing and music, additionally, you will discover the House Entrance forces and have the ability to wander by means of the show of Second World Warfare automobiles.
© Donald MacLeod
Huge Band performances will likely be going down all through each days of the occasion.
© Rob McDougall
3. Residing Historical past Camps
Over the occasion weekend you’ll have the ability to wander by means of the big dwelling historical past encampments and be taught extra in regards to the wealthy and vibrant tales, characters, and objects from Scotland’s previous. See how a knight would costume for battle, attempt your hand with a quill pen, be taught the artwork of calligraphy and rather more.
4. Dolphin Watch
With a important rampart of round 1km in size, Fort George lends itself to improbable scenic views over the Moray Firth.
Be a part of us for Shore Watch as we hold a detailed eye out for the resident inhabitants of bottlenose dolphins, who can usually be seen enjoying and searching from the highest level of the Fort.
5. Having fun with the positioning
Fort George remains to be an lively military base and is presently the house of the Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS). We’re additionally delighted to welcome you across the spectacular website.
There are a lot of elements to see, together with defences bristling with cannons, historic barrack rooms and the peaceable Regimental Chapel.
Fort George will likely be open to go to all through the Celebration of the Centuries occasion.
Bonus Additional Options
With heaps to see and do you’ll have labored up fairly an urge for food. So don’t neglect to pop into the café for conventional Scottish home-baking. Or go to the NAAFI café, The Crimson Hackle, to refuel with scrumptious meals together with a BBQ. There will even be an ice cream van on the occasion, and you’re very welcome to convey alongside your individual picnic to get pleasure from too.
© Rob McDougall
Drop into the Grand Journal for thrilling household craft actions and take part with Gaelic actions all through the day.
Get pleasure from Two Thousand Years of Historical past
Now that your itinerary is sorted, assure a legendary day trip! Ebook your occasion tickets now. Don’t neglect to share your favorite elements with us on-line by tagging @welovehistory!
Celebration of the Centuries takes place on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August at Fort George, from 11am to 5pm. We advocate reserving upfront to keep away from disappointment. The occasion is included in admission- grownup £9.50, free for Historic Scotland members.
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