Blackness Castle
One of Scotland's most impressive strongholds. Built in the 14th century and massively strengthened in the 16th century as an artillery fortress, it has been a royal castle, prison, armaments depot and film location for Hamlet and the BBC production of Ivanhoe.
There are display boards around the lawn although uneven ground and cobbles make it difficult for visitors using wheelchairs. There are gravel paths around the lawn and there is some fine shrubbery in the grounds.
The castle has spectacular views across to the Fife coast and Forth bridges.
Visitors with disabilities can be set down closer
Contact
The
Steward
Blackness
By Linlithgow
West Lothian
EH49 7NH
Scotland
Tel: +44 (131) 6688800
Tel: +44 (1506) 834807
E-Mail: hs.explorer@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk
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