Before the building of the fort, Inverlochy was the main settlement in the area and was also where two battles took place- the first Battle of Inverlochy in 1431 and the second Battle of Inverlochy in 1645.
Enne fordi rajamist oli Inverlochy selle piirkonna peamine asula ning seal peeti ka kaks lahingut: Esimene Inverlochy lahing toimus 1431. aastal ja Teine ​​Inverlochy lahing toimus 1645. aastal.