The event takes place between 12 noon and 4pm on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September. The site will be open from 9.30am for you to explore.
There are performances taking place throughout the day in the arena, with living history camps and activities available to drop in to throughout the day to keep you entertained.
We recommend booking online in advance to avoid missing out.
If the event needs to be cancelled, due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, ticket holders will be contacted via email and automatically refunded. Funds will show within 30 days and you do not need to contact us.
Please check our closures page or our Twitter channel using #HSclosure before travelling to the event.
All tickets purchased are non-refundable as per our ticketing terms and conditions.
Yes the event takes place fully outside. Please check the weather forecast in advance and dress appropriately on the day.
Visitors' dogs are allowed at Siege on the Forth but are not permitted in roofed areas of Blackness Castle.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs. Some of the displays will involve live firing which is loud. These will be scheduled for the later part of the day.
Our catering vendor Brigston & Co will be selling, bacon rolls, artisan hot dogs and speciality chips. There will be vegetarian and vegan options. Full menu details www.brigston.co.uk/our-menu.
We will also have a Hector and Harriet serving delicious coffee on the day. There will also be an ice cream van for those wanting something a bit sweeter!
Visitors are also more than welcome to bring picnics along to the event.
There is free event parking located on grassland at the end of St Ninian’s Way. This is a narrow residential street and we kindly request that you are respectful of residential parking within Blackness and use only the designated event parking. Please follow event signage and visitors will be directed by marshals on arrival. Once you have parked up, the event will be a short distance on foot.
The majority of the event will take place in the grounds in front of Blackness Castle, which has step-free access and is made up of predominantly flat even grass and gravel paths. Some activity will take place in the Castle’s Great Hall, which is accessed via historic stone staircases. Full site access information.
Limited Accessible parking is available at Blackness Castle.
Any specific questions can be directed to our Events team at 0131 668 8885 or events@hes.scot.
Your tickets will be attached in your email confirmation in a PDF document. Please print your tickets and bring them with you or show on your mobile phone to gain entry.
Your email confirmation email should arrive shortly after booking. If you have not received this, please check your junk folder in the first instance. If you have not received this please contact ticketing@hes.scot with details of your booking (name on booking, email address used and site visiting).
Explorer pass holders do not get free entry to this event.
We recognise that some visitors require extra assistance and therefore we offer free entry to carers accompanying visitors with disabilities. No ID will be required. Advanced booking is required. Up to 2 carer tickets can be added per booking online.
If you are a member, your ticket is free for the event but we recommend booking online in advance. Please bring along your membership card as you will need to show this and have it scanned on arrival in order to gain entry.
If you have lost your membership card, please contact the membership team in advance of the event, and they will send your replacement card and a confirmation email.
Don’t worry if there is not enough time to order your replacement card, you can also download a digital membership card via the Historic Scotland App.
If you are a carer, you receive free entry to this event. Please book this online in advance. Tickets are limited to 2 carers per transaction.
If you are an English Heritage, Cadw or Manx Heritage 1st year member, you receive half price entry to the event.
English Heritage members of more than one year and life members receive free entry. We recommend booking in advance and membership cards are required to be shown on arrival with your ticket to gain entry.