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    1. Pier at Blackness Castle – Blackness Castle loop from Springfield

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 2, 2019

    Blackness Castle is a fortress that was built in the 15th century. Despite initially being a decadent residence for the Crichtons, one of Scotland’s more powerful families, the castle went on to become a royal palace in 1453, a garrison fortress, a state prison, and an ammunition depot in the 19th century. Blackness Castle is often called ‘the ship that never sailed’ as it looks like a grounded stone ship from the seaward side.

      July 30, 2022

      Prisoners of all walks of life were held here. Someone from the lower social class had a hard time here.

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        August 10, 2023

        Parking spaces are available directly at the castle.

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          1 Apr to 30 Sept: Daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm 1 Oct to 31 Mar: Daily, 10am to 4pm

          Member/Explorer Pass holder: FREE
          Adult: £6.00
          Concession: £4.80
          Child aged 5-15: £3.60
          Child under 5: FREE

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          Blackness, Linlithgow EH49 7NH

          www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/blackness-castle

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          Location: Blackness, Central Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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