Inverness in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Inverness Castle
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 27, 2018
1. Inverness Castle Marker
Inscription.
Inverness Castle. .
Inverness Castle. Sheriff courthouse and county hall built 1834 · William Burn architect · Here stood the king’s castle in the 12th century when David 1st founded the Royal Burgh of Inverness · The early timber castle was replaced by a high stone tower in the 16th century when the Earl of Huntly was the constable · The castle was the northern strong-point of royal authority during clan wars and civil strife until 1726 when General Wade enlarged it into a Hanoverian fort · The first Fort George · Blown up by Prince Charles Edward Stewart’s Jacobite army · 1746 the only remains today of the old castle are the deep well and parts of a bastion wall · Inverness Field Club 1967
Inverness Castle
Sheriff courthouse and county hall built 1834 · William Burn architect · Here stood the king’s castle in the 12th century when David 1st founded the Royal Burgh of Inverness · The early timber castle was replaced by a high stone tower in the 16th century when the Earl of Huntly was the constable · The castle was the northern strong-point of royal authority during clan wars and civil strife until 1726 when General Wade enlarged it into a Hanoverian fort · The first Fort George · Blown up by Prince Charles Edward Stewart’s Jacobite army · 1746 the only remains today of the old castle are the deep well and parts of a bastion wall · Inverness Field Club 1967
Erected 1967 by Inverness Field Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 57° 28.568′ N, 4° 13.514′ W. Marker is in Inverness, Scotland, in Highland. Marker is at the intersection of Castle Road and View Place, on the left when traveling south on Castle Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Inverness, Scotland IV2 3EG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Flora MacDonald (within shouting distance of this marker); Upstream, downsteam (within shouting
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
