Blackness Castle - Wikipedia
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. At this time, Blackness was the main port serving the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, one of the main residences of the ...
Blackness Castle | Public Body for Scotland's Historic Environment
See for yourself why this mighty fortress is known as ‘the ship that never sailed’ – with its pointed stem, square stern and tall mast.
Blackness Castle: Prices and Opening Times | Hist Env Scotland
Find Blackness Castle admission prices, including for Historic Scotland members and Explorer Pass holders, plus Blackness Castle opening times.
Blackness Castle, Linlithgow – Castles | VisitScotland
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 is often referred to as ‘the ship that never sailed’ due to its great stone ship appearance.
Blackness Castle (SM90036)
Blackness Castle was built in the 15th century by Sir George Crichton, earl of Caithness, admiral of Scotland and cousin to Sir William Crichton, King James II's chancellor. The castle was annexed by the Crown in 1453 and was granted to the Burgh of Linlithgow in 1465 which was permitted to use the stone and lime of the castle to construct a ...
Blackness Castle Visitor Guide | West Lothian - Out About Scotland
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.
Blackness Castle - castlesworld.com
Blackness Castle is a 15th-century fortress, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was built, probably on the site of an earlier fort, by Sir George Crichton in the 1440s. The castle, together with the Crichton lands, passed to James II of Scotland in 1453, and the castle has been crown property ever since.
Blackness Castle - scotlandsfinest.nl
This grim fortress castle is one of Scotland’s lesser known castles. Because of its strategic importance the castle was transformed into a true fortress by Sir James Hamilton of Finnart ´The Bastard of Arran.
Blackness Castle – The Hazel Tree
Jul 22, 2017 · Blackness Castle, on the south coast of the Firth of Forth, is never going to look mellow, even in bright sunshine: it’s a glowering brute of a place, huge and forbidding. The occupants might have gone, but you can still feel their power. On a cold January day we drove along the sea-front and crunched over the gravel in the car park.
Blackness Castle - Hidden Scotland
Nestled on the southern shore of the picturesque Firth of Forth, Blackness Castle stands as a formidable testament to Scotland's rich history. With its mighty fortifications and striking resemblance to a ship frozen in time, this 15th-century stronghold captivates visitors with its dual identity as both a noble residence and a bastion of defence.