Blackness Castle

Blackness
Linlithgow
Lothian
EH49 7NH

Tel: +44 (0)1506 834 807
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Built in the 15th century by one of Scotland's most powerful families, the Crichtons, blackness was never destined as a peaceful lordly residence, its enduring roles were those of garrison fortress and state prison.

In the 16th century, the castle's defences were strengthened to make it one of the country's most formidable artillery fortifications. Besieged and damaged in 1650 by Cromwell's army, it was used, after its restoration, to incarcerate Covenanters.

After the 1707 Treaty of Union, Blackness ceased to be a state prison and became a minor garrison. During the wars with France between 1759 and 1815 it held prisoners of war, then in 1870 was converted to an ammunition depot. Finally in the 1920s, the castle was conserved as an ancient monument.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
1st April to 30th September:
Daily 9.30am - 5.30pm.

1st October to 31st October:
Daily 9.30am - 4.30pm.

1st November to 31st March:
Saturday to Wednesday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Closed Thursday and Friday.



Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Adult £5.00; Child £3.00; Concession £4.00.

Directions
Four miles north of Linlithgow, on the Firth of Forth, off the A904.
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Blackness Castle Postcode for SatNav: EH49 7NH

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