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Blackness Castle

Name: Blackness Castle
Telephone: 0131 668 8600

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Location: Blackness, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

October 2, 2019

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Blackness Castle is a fortress that was built in the 15th century. Despite initially being a decadent residence for the Crichtons, one of Scotland’s more powerful families, the castle went on to become a royal palace in 1453, a garrison fortress, a state prison, and an ammunition depot in the 19th century. Blackness Castle is often called ‘the ship that never sailed’ as it looks like a grounded stone ship from the seaward side.

Theo

July 30, 2022

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Prisoners of all walks of life were held here. Someone from the lower social class had a hard time here.

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SonJa

August 10, 2023

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Parking spaces are available directly at the castle.

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1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm

Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
Adult: £6.00
Concession: £4.80
Child aged 5-15: £3.60
Child under 5: FREE

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Blackness, Linlithgow EH49 7NH

www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/blackness-castle

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/contact-us/

0131 668 8600

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