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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 site of an earlier fort, [1] by Sir George Crichton in the 1440s.
Saturday 7 September 2024 to Sunday 8 September 2024. Find more events. Read reviews for Blackness Castle. See for yourself why this mighty fortress is known as ‘the ship that never sailed’ – with its pointed stem, square stern and tall mast.
Built in the 15th century and massively strengthened in the 16th century as an artillery fortress, Blackness Castle has been a royal castle, prison, armaments depot and film location for Hamlet and the BBC production of Ivanhoe.
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Built in the 15th century and massively strengthened in the 16th century as an artillery fortress, Blackness Castle has been a royal castle, prison, armaments depot and film location for Hamlet and the BBC production of Ivanhoe.
Blackness Castle has served many purposes throughout history, from opulent castle that housed royalty, a powerful military fortress, a prison, and even a filming location for some of Scotland’s best movies and series. If you’re a history buff, you’ll love your visit to Blackness Castle.
Blackness Castle, often referred to as ‘the ship that never sailed’ due to its unique ship-like shape, is a fascinating historical site located on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth in West Lothian.
