Shaun Alex | Visiting Blackness Castle in Scotland - an Outlander Fan Favourite @shaunalexmedia | Uploaded June 2023 | Updated October 2024, 5 hours ago.
Read our blog post all about Blackness Castle for Outlander fans: dreamingofscotland.net/blackness-castle-scotland
Get a 50% discount to the Ultimate Guide to Scotland here: bit.ly/dreaming-of-scotland-guide
For news, guides and more Scottish goodness, join our exclusive newsletter: bit.ly/dreaming-of-scotland-newsletter
Blackness Castle, dubbed "Fort William" in the popular television series 'Outlander,' served as the backdrop for the notorious scenes of Jamie Fraser's incarceration and punishment. The castle's grim authenticity provided the perfect setting for this dark chapter in the series.
Overlooking the southern banks of the Firth of Forth, Blackness Castle, often referred to as "the ship that never sailed," stands as a formidable example of Scotland's military architecture. Constructed in the mid-15th century by Sir George Crichton, the fortress's unique ship-like silhouette pays homage to its initial role as a royal castle and later transformation into a naval stronghold.
Blackness Castle, characterized by its sturdy curtain walls and three towers – the stern, main mast, and stem, aligning with its nautical theme – presents a formidable defense structure. The castle's strategic location ensured its role as a key fortress in Scotland's defensive line, especially during times of conflict, including the Anglo-Scottish Wars and Oliver Cromwell’s invasion.
In the centuries following, Blackness was utilized for various purposes, ranging from a prison, housing high-profile captives, to an ammunition depot in the 1870s. Today, under the care of Historic Environment Scotland, the castle has been painstakingly restored and opened to the public.
Visitors are drawn to Blackness Castle, not only for its unique naval architecture and dramatic setting, but also for its cinematic fame, having featured in films and television series such as 'Outlander' and 'Mary Queen of Scots.' This fortress continues to captivate with its resilience, symbolizing the enduring strength of Scotland's historical past.
#scotland #Outlander
Read our blog post all about Blackness Castle for Outlander fans: dreamingofscotland.net/blackness-castle-scotland
Get a 50% discount to the Ultimate Guide to Scotland here: bit.ly/dreaming-of-scotland-guide
For news, guides and more Scottish goodness, join our exclusive newsletter: bit.ly/dreaming-of-scotland-newsletter
Blackness Castle, dubbed "Fort William" in the popular television series 'Outlander,' served as the backdrop for the notorious scenes of Jamie Fraser's incarceration and punishment. The castle's grim authenticity provided the perfect setting for this dark chapter in the series.
Overlooking the southern banks of the Firth of Forth, Blackness Castle, often referred to as "the ship that never sailed," stands as a formidable example of Scotland's military architecture. Constructed in the mid-15th century by Sir George Crichton, the fortress's unique ship-like silhouette pays homage to its initial role as a royal castle and later transformation into a naval stronghold.
Blackness Castle, characterized by its sturdy curtain walls and three towers – the stern, main mast, and stem, aligning with its nautical theme – presents a formidable defense structure. The castle's strategic location ensured its role as a key fortress in Scotland's defensive line, especially during times of conflict, including the Anglo-Scottish Wars and Oliver Cromwell’s invasion.
In the centuries following, Blackness was utilized for various purposes, ranging from a prison, housing high-profile captives, to an ammunition depot in the 1870s. Today, under the care of Historic Environment Scotland, the castle has been painstakingly restored and opened to the public.
Visitors are drawn to Blackness Castle, not only for its unique naval architecture and dramatic setting, but also for its cinematic fame, having featured in films and television series such as 'Outlander' and 'Mary Queen of Scots.' This fortress continues to captivate with its resilience, symbolizing the enduring strength of Scotland's historical past.
#scotland #Outlander
