Blackness Castle

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St Ninians Way, Blackness, EH49 7NF, Scotland

01506 834807

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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. Blackness Castle stood in for Fort William in series one of TV show Outlander. Opening times 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm Last entry 5pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm Last entry 3.30pm

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Location

Lat: 56.0059 Lng: -3.516464

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WikiCamps-Russ

Amazing castle to explore, there are many rooms and it is perched right on the edge of the ocean.

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Opening times 1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm Last entry 5pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm Last entry 3.30pm

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WikiCamps-Russ

Filming location of Fort William in the TV series Outlander.

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