Place to visit
Blackness Castle, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Blackness Castle is a castle near the village of Blackness, Scotland in United Kingdom (Dunfermline). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle near the village of Blackness, Scotland · History
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 11 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Apr-Sep 09:30-17:30; Oct-Mar Sa-We 09:30-16:30
- Run by
- Historic Scotland
- Coordinates
- 56.00607, -3.51608
What it is and where
Blackness Castle is a castle near the village of Blackness, Scotland in United Kingdom (Dunfermline). It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Dunfermline, where this site lists 38 more places to see, 7.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.00607, -3.51608; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Historic Scotland
It is one of the History places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Blackness Castle is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:18
- FebPossible9:16
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:54
- MayBest time16:02
- JunBest time17:18
- JulBest time16:46
- AugBest time14:51
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:04
- NovBetter not7:52
- DecPossible6:42
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- John Muir Way (Linlithgow to South Queensferry)Hiking835 m
- House of the Binns17th century mansion in West Lothian, Scotland, UK1.8 km
- Midhope CastleCastle in West Lothian, Scotland, UK2.3 km
- Duntarvie CastleRuined country house in West Lothian, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Museum of Scottish RailwaysRailway museum in Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom5.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackness Castle?
It is a castle near the village of Blackness, Scotland in United Kingdom. It has articles in 15 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Blackness Castle?
April to September. In June there are 17 h 18 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 42.
How do you get to Blackness Castle?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 11 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have John Muir Way (Linlithgow to South Queensferry), House of the Binns, Midhope Castle. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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