Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter

Inverness

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Inverness Castle Garrison Encounter

The red sandstone battlements of Inverness Castle, built during the 1830’s, dominate the town and the River Ness. The Castle is the backdrop for the Castle Garrison Encounter, a re-enactment of life as an 18th century ‘redcoat’ soldier.

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addressCastle Hill, Inverness
phone+44 1463 243 363

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