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Mighty fortifications make this 15th-century castle look like a ‘ship that never sailed’. Blackness was never just a peaceful lordly residence – its enduring roles were as a garrison fortress and state prison.
What to see and do:
Blackness Castle stood in for Fort William in series one of TV show Outlander.
Take in the castle’s stunning location on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth.
Learn about the Crichtons – for whom Blackness was built – one of Scotland’s most powerful families.
Stand in awe of the formidable fortress – this was not only a noble residence but also a stronghold built for war.
Climb the towers and curtain wall for sweeping views of the Firth of Forth and its rail and road bridges.
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