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Blackness Castle

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Blackness Castle is a 15th-century fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was built, probably on the …

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Jan 17, 2025
We went with our friends who live in Glasgow. It was a windy, sunny day but this castle is so mysterious. The views are amazing! There were lots of nooks and crannies to walk around in and out of and…Full review by Venture51115550092
Jan 2, 2025
There are many castles to explore in Scotland. Blackness Castle should be one you visit. You may have seen this castle if you watched the show Outlander.Full review by ExpoNationals
Sep 24, 2024
Stunning views and fun to walk through and around the castle! I marveled at how Outlander managed to film in such a historic site. Definitely worth a stop to see the remains of this imposing castle.Full review by jenned17
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Blackness Castle is a 15th century fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was built, p…
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Blackness Castle is a 15th-century fortress on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was built, probably on the site of an earlier fort, by Sir G…
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Blackness Castle is a 15th-century fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was built, p…
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Owner:Historic Environment Scotland
Construction completed:1440s
Type:Curtain wall, artillery fortification

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Can I get a bus to this location from Edinburgh?
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I went there after visiting Linlithgow Palace and I took a bus in the mais street of Linlithgow and it has left me dear the Blackness. Bus 49.
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How long should I spend here?
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I would say around an hour.
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Answer by Callumn A · Apr 8, 2018
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Can you see a lot of rooms without climbing toe of steep stairs? Are there a lot of rooms to explore in this castle?
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There are several rooms you can see without climbing too many stairs but almost all are empty. That is to say, not decorated or rennovated. Also the ground within the castle walls is …
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There are several rooms you can see without climbing too many stairs but almost all are empty. That is to say, not decorated or rennovated. Also the ground within the castle walls is quite uneven so you may need to watch out if you’re mobility impaired.
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How can we get from Old town Edinburgh to Blackness Castle without a car?
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You can get either a direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Linlithgow, takes about 20 mins and runs very frequently, or take a bus from Edinbugh to Linlithow. Currently the First …
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You can get either a direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Linlithgow, takes about 20 mins and runs very frequently, or take a bus from Edinbugh to Linlithow. Currently the First Bus services are the 38 direct or 22 and change to the 21 - details online for more info. In the town centre, at the Cross by the Palace, then take the local bus service number 49 (currently run by Prentice Westwood - details online) but note this is a local servoce with a service running 09.30 - 17.30 so make sure that unless you use a taxi of curse you plan the travel to suit. No facilities in Blackness I'm afraid for refreshments other than just a coffee at the castle. If you stop off in Bo'ness on the way back in Bo'ness there are a few options, and in Linlithgow too if you fancy a change to the city centre choices.
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Hello! i dont mind driving to the castle ... how long wold it be from Edinburg to the Blackness Castle and back, How …
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Hello! i dont mind driving to the castle ... how long wold it be from Edinburg to the Blackness Castle and back, How much of time should we allot for that trip.can it be done in half day or less thank you
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To answer the driving time, Blackenss is easy to get too and doesn't take long allowing you to explore the Castle and also into Linlithgow for seeing the Palace or into South …
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To answer the driving time, Blackenss is easy to get too and doesn't take long allowing you to explore the Castle and also into Linlithgow for seeing the Palace or into South Queesferry for a view of the Bridges etc. From Edinburgh take directions towards either; A. Takes about 25 mins traffic allowing Take the road out to the M90 - Perth which takes you out to the Forth Road Bridge. Turn off the motorway and follow signs for A904 to Bo'ness. After Newton about 3 miles on at the right turn just after the House of the Binns (National Trust property you can also visit) turn right - signed to Blackness and Castle. Or B. Anbout 20 mins Follow signs to Stirling on M9, and take Junction 3. At junction, turn right to Bo'ness, then second right - signed to Blackness and Castle. Trust that's of use
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Answer by Gonelocal · May 24, 2016
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