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Fort Charlotte (HS)

Lerwick

An artillery fort, it was built in 1665 to protect the Sound of Bressay from the Dutch, but taken by them and burned in 1673. It was rebuilt in 1781.

Opening Times

April to September, daily, 9.30am - 6.30pm. October to March, daily, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Keys available locally.

Contact

Fort Charlotte (HS)

Market Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0JN
Phone: 01856 841815
Website: http://www.undiscoveredscotland....
Fort Charlotte © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk

Directions

In the centre of Lerwick.

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