Outlander fans might recognise this location.
It is the amazing Blackness Castle which "stood
in" for Fort William in a few of the episodes of the TV series of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander.
The er …. hmm … infamous whipping scene was filmed here (poor Jamie)!
Blackness Castle is on the south shore of the River Forth -
you can see the Forth Bridges from the Caste.
It was built in the 15th century and was used as a prison,
garrison and ammunition depot at various times in its history. It is now, like many other properties used as Outlander locations, in the care of Historic Scotland. Blackness was called "the ship that never sailed" because from the river its shape resembles a sort of stone ship!
Visiting Blackness Castle is not for the faint-hearted, but
well worth a visit. Walking round was
better than a workout! With all the
stairs, battlements and uneven ground it was great exercise! Perhaps I should start up a new exercise
regime - Castles for Fitness! You heard
it here first!
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