Fort Charlotte, Artillery fort in Lerwick, Scotland
Fort Charlotte stands as a five-sided artillery structure with bastions on three landward corners and half-bastions facing the Bressay Sound.
The original fort from 1652 protected against Dutch naval threats, underwent reconstruction in 1665, and received its final form in 1781 under Queen Charlotte's name.
The fort serves as an educational center displaying military architecture and defense strategies from the Anglo-Dutch Wars through preserved structures and exhibits.
Visitors can explore the fort daily from April to September between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM, with different schedules during winter months.
Fort Charlotte maintains active military status as one of only three 17th-century bases in Scotland, alongside Edinburgh Castle and Fort George.
Location: Shetland Islands
Location: Lerwick
Website: https://historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/fort-charlotte
GPS coordinates: 60.15536,-1.14436
Latest update: April 10, 2025 15:19
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