Governor of Inverness


The Governor of Inverness or Governor of Fort George and Fort Augustus was a British Army officer who commanded the garrisons at Fort George and Fort Augustus in Inverness-shire. The office became a sinecure and was abolished in 1833.
The role of Governor was an honorary title, and well paid, although the Governor was not expected to reside at the fort.
The Lieutenant Governor was the senior officer permanently stationed at the garrison. At Fort George, the Lieutenant Governor's residence was three storeys and afforded all of the amenities of an aristocratic town house. This building is now used for the Regimental Museum of the Queen’s Own Highlanders.

Governors of Fort George and Fort Augustus