Everything You Need to Know
Plan Your
Visit
Opening times, admission prices, facilities, accessibility information, and directions to Blackness Castle.
Everything You Need to Know
Opening times, admission prices, facilities, accessibility information, and directions to Blackness Castle.
Practical Information
Open daily. Online booking recommended to guarantee entry on high-demand dates.
25% discount for car-free visitors. Young Scot card holders: £1. Explorer Pass valid.
Some areas have uneven and steep surfaces. Wear sturdy footwear. Accessible route avoids the steepest sections.
Save with an Explorer Pass — Valid for 14 consecutive days, the Explorer Pass gives unlimited entry to over 70 Historic Environment Scotland sites including Blackness Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, and Linlithgow Palace. An excellent option for longer Scotland trips. Learn more →
Book in Advance
For the best chance of your preferred slots, submit your booking request as soon as your flights or ferry plans are confirmed. If you are coordinating multiple travellers from different parts of Ireland or the UK, nominate one lead contact and include the full group size in the first message.
When planning a weekend trip, keep one alternative date or time in reserve. Flexibility is useful during peak periods — especially for groups interested in film-location visits. Adding a short note about accessibility requirements or mobility pace also helps produce a smoother on-site experience.
Confirm your arrival method — hire car, rail plus taxi, or tour transfer — before booking. This ensures your requested time is realistic given travel times.
Note children, seniors, and any access requirements clearly so the visit can be arranged accordingly and the accessible route prepared if needed.
Include a second preferred time window to improve confirmation speed during high-demand periods, particularly summer weekends.
Directions
Off the B903 road, approximately 4 miles north of Linlithgow town centre. Postcode for sat nav: EH49 7NH. Limited car park on site with a 75-minute limit — alternative transport encouraged for longer visits.
Bus services run from Linlithgow town centre. Journey takes approximately 10–15 minutes. Check current timetables at travelinescotland.com for live route information.
Linlithgow railway station is approximately 4 miles away, with regular ScotRail services from Edinburgh Waverley (approx. 25 minutes) and Glasgow Queen Street (approx. 35 minutes). Taxi or bus from the station.
Accessible via National Cycle Network Route 76. Bike parking available on site. Car-free visitors — including cyclists and those arriving by bus or train — receive a 25% discount on standard admission.
Arriving from Ireland? The most convenient route is via Edinburgh Airport or Edinburgh Waverley station. From Edinburgh, Blackness Castle is a 35-minute drive or a 25-minute train ride to Linlithgow followed by a short bus or taxi journey. Consider booking a hire car at the airport for maximum flexibility.