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Blackness Castle

Blackness

Blackness Castle
Photo: Dr John Wells · CC BY 3.0. Displayed with cropping.

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A 15th-century castle on the shore of the Firth of Forth. Originally a Crichton family residence, it later served as a garrison fortress, state prison and ammunition depot.

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Source: Wikidata ↗. Imported 2026-10-31. Name, category and location checked against public sources on 2026-10-31. Ownership, opening hours and availability are separate checks.

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