Fort William (Blackness Castle)
Fort William (Blackness Castle) in Linlithgow, Scotland is a filming location for Outlander (2014). It appears on screen as Fort William.
Location Names
Blackness Castle
Fort William
About This Location
The 15th-century fortress that served as Black Jack Randall's headquarters and Jamie's prison.
Featured In
Outlander
Filming Details
Filming Period
Seasons 1-2 (2013-2015)
Areas Used
Castle battlements, prison cells, courtyard, views over Firth of Forth
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Historic Scotland site, known as "ship that never sailed" due to shape, featured extensively in Season 1
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
Blackness, Linlithgow EH49 7NH
Linlithgow, Scotland
Visiting Fort William (Blackness Castle)
Opening Hours
Apr-Sep: 10:00 AM-5:30 PM, Oct-Mar: 10:00 AM-4:30 PM
Entry Fees
Adult £6.50, Concession £5.20, Child £3.90
Accessibility
Some areas accessible, battlements require climbing stairs
Travel Information
4 miles NE of Linlithgow, 20 miles W of Edinburgh. Bus from Linlithgow then 1-mile walk.
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Fort William (Blackness Castle) Filming Locations
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