One of the most formidable strongholds in Scotland, Blackness Castle stands on a narrow spit of rock jutting out into the Firth of Forth. Built in the 1440s by Sir George Crichton, it was annexed by James II and has been a royal castle ever since. It was massively strengthened as an artillery fortress in the 16th century. The castle was used as a state prison. Many of its inmates, mostly political prisoners, were men of rank and consequence. During the French Wars, between 1759 and 1815, French prisoners of war were also held here.
In 1870 the castle became the principal ammunition depot for Scotland. The whole of the central courtyard was roofed in and a pier was built out into the Forth. Shop, picnic area.
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All year: March – September, Monday – Sunday, 9.30am – 6.30pm. October – March, Saturday – Wednesday, 9.30am – 4.30pm. Closed Thursday and Friday. Closed 25th, 26th December and 1st, 2nd January.
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Adult £4.00; Child £2.00; Concession £3.00.
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Display boards around lawn, but uneven ground and cobbles make access difficult for visitors using wheelchairs. Toilets not adapted.
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4 miles north east of Linlithgow on the Firth of Forth off A904
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Blackness Castle (HS)
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Blackness
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Linlithgow
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West Lothian
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EH49 7NH
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Tel: 01506 834807
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