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Fort Charlotte, Lerwick

#3 among attractions in Lerwick

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Fort Charlotte, Lerwick

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Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°9'19"N, 1°8'42"W
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Commercial Street 1 Charlotte StreetLerwick ZE1 0JL United Kingdom

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Fort Charlotte – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shetland Museum and Archives, Shetland Library, Clickimin Broch, Clickimin Loch.

  • shetland museum and archives lerwick~1260 ftNW
    Specialty museum, History museum, Maritime museum

    Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick

    7 min walk • The New Shetland Museum and Archives at Hay's Dock, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, was officially opened on 31 May 2007 by Queen Sonja of Norway and the Duke & Duchess of Rothesay.

  • shetland library lerwick~800 ftS
    Library

    Shetland Library, Lerwick

    4 min walk • Shetland Library is a Scottish public library service, with its main branch based in Lerwick and membership open to both residents of and visitors to the islands.

  • clickimin broch lerwick0.8 miSW
    Body of water, Park, Memorial

    Clickimin Broch, Lerwick

    22 min walk • The Broch of Clickimin is a large, well-preserved but restored broch in Lerwick in Shetland, Scotland. Originally built on an island in Clickimin Loch, it was approached by a stone causeway.

  • clickimin loch lerwick0.8 miSW
    Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

    Clickimin Loch, Lerwick

    20 min walk • Clickimin Loch is a loch in Shetland, Scotland, west of Lerwick. A Pictish fort from the 6th century called Clickimin Broch is located on a small islet at the southern end of the loch. Clickimin Leisure Centre is at the north of the loch.

  • bod of gremista lerwick1.2 miNW
    Maritime museum, Museum, History museum

    Böd of Gremista, Lerwick

    31 min walk • The Böd of Gremista, situated at the north end of Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, is a typical 18th century Shetland fishing booth. It is protected as a category B listed building.

  • lerwick and bressay parish church~1720 ftSE
    Church

    Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church, Lerwick

    9 min walk • Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church is the largest Church of Scotland congregation in Shetland, serving the islands' capital Lerwick and the surrounding area.

  • garrison theatre lerwick~170 ftNW
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Garrison Theatre, Lerwick

    1 min walk • The Garrison Theatre is a 280-capacity venue in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, with a sprung proscenium stage with fixed raked seating. The auditorium has 19 rows, named A to S, with 8, 12, 13, 15, or 16 seats in each row. The venue hosts dance, drama, stand-up comedy, pantomime and music productions.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fort Charlotte?

Nearby attractions include Garrison Theatre, Lerwick (1 min walk), Shetland Library, Lerwick (4 min walk), Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick (7 min walk), Lerwick and Bressay Parish Church, Lerwick (9 min walk).

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