Blackness Castle

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Important notice

The castle will be closed on Wednesday 23 October.  

 

Getting here

Blackness Castle
Blackness
Linlithgow
EH49 7NH

National Grid reference: NT 055 083

Telephone: 01506 834 807

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If you are arriving at Blackness Castle via the John Muir Way, we are pleased to be a stamping location for the John Muir Way passport scheme

Travel the green way

Help us cut carbon and traffic and preserve this historic site for future generations. Find out how to get here by train, bus, bike and foot

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Search for National Cycle Network routes on the Sustrans website.

Plan your journey by public transport using Traveline Scotland.

The car park has limited spaces and will be monitored and will also be limited to 75 minutes due to capacity restrictions. It is only available for those that have booked tickets to visit the castle and its grounds. At peak times please also be aware that Blackness village has limited parking and alternative means of travel are encouraged. Please help us to avoid traffic congestion and support the local community.

Let us know if you spot one of our sites in the wrong location. You can email digital@hes.scot.

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Daily, 9.30am to 5pm (last entry 4.15pm)

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Daily, 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.15pm)

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