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Pictures: Fort George near Inverness celebrates more than 2000 years of Scottish history





Celebration of the Centuries at Fort George. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.
Celebration of the Centuries at Fort George. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.

From the Picts and Romans to 1940s swing bands - more than 2000 years of history is being celebrated at Fort George near Inverness.

Historic Scotland’s largest re-enactment event has returned to the fort this weekend with Living History camps to explore and even a sporty twist with some special celebrations showcasing medieval games.

The event will also take place tomorrow from 11am to 5pm.

The procession depicting history over the past 2000 years makes its way across the grounds of Fort George. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.
The procession depicting history over the past 2000 years makes its way across the grounds of Fort George. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.

Celebration of the Centuries returns

Re-enactment spectacular celebrates history

The Roman era is depicted. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.
The Roman era is depicted. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.

The re-enactment is part of the annual event programme run by Historic Environment Scotland which manage the site.

From the Romans to royalty. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.
From the Romans to royalty. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.

Tickets can be bought in advance online at alittlehistory.scot/celebration and are free for Historic Scotland members.

A dedicated shuttle bus will be in operation between the airport rail station and Fort George between 9.30am – 5.30pm across the weekend.

The re-enactment spans the centuries. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.
The re-enactment spans the centuries. Photo: Phoenix Photography Scotland.

For more details on the event, alongside travel and parking options, go to the Historic Environment Scotland website.


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