Blackness Castle is an artillery fortification castle in Linlithgow, Falkirk, Scotland, and a filming location for Outlander (2014-), Mary Queen of Scots (2018) and Outlaw King (2018). Dating to 1440s, it was designed by Sir George Crichton. It is owned by Historic Environment Scotland.
Location: Blackness, Linlithgow, Falkirk, Scotland
Verified facts
- Located in Blackness, Linlithgow
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2715, SRC-2716, SRC-2920 - Built in 1440s
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2717, SRC-2716, SRC-4172 - Designed by Sir George Crichton
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2717, SRC-2716, SRC-6887, SRC-6888, SRC-9100 - Architectural style: artillery fortification
confidence 80/100 · 6 independent sources · SRC-2715, SRC-2716, SRC-3958, SRC-6889, SRC-6890, SRC-9101 - Historic designation: Scheduled Monument
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2717, SRC-2716, SRC-2920, SRC-6888 - Owned by Historic Environment Scotland
confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2715, SRC-2716, SRC-3958, SRC-6891, SRC-6887, SRC-4172, SRC-10175 - Appeared in Outlander (tv, 2014-)
confidence 95/100 · 7 independent sources · SRC-2718, SRC-2716, SRC-4173, SRC-4172, SRC-4344, SRC-7413, SRC-7414 - Appeared in Mary Queen of Scots (movie, 2018)
confidence 70/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-4173, SRC-4468, SRC-7454, SRC-7455 - Appeared in Outlaw King (movie, 2018)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-4344, SRC-4469
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10175 — The Castles of Scotland (Goblinshead) — Blackness Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2715 — Historic Environment Scotland — Blackness Castle: History (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2716 — Wikipedia — Blackness Castle (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2717 — Historic Environment Scotland — Designation portal, Blackness Castle (SM90036) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2718 — Historic Environment Scotland — On Location: Blackness (news) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2920 — Forever Edinburgh (edinburgh.org) — Blackness Castle (Tier 2, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3958 — co.uk (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4172 — scottish-places.info (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4173 — visitbritain.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4344 — historicenvironment.scot (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4468 — scotsman.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4469 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6887 — Blackness Castle – The Castle Guide (Tier 3, reference site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6888 — Blackness Castle: A Historic Scottish Fortress on the Firth of Forth – Ancient History Sites (Tier 3, reference site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6889 — Evendo – Blackness Castle: The Ship That Never Sailed on the Firth of Forth (Tier 3, travel/attraction guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6890 — A Scottish World – Blackness Castle: The Ship That Never Sailed (Tier 3, history/travel blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-6891 — Out About Scotland — Blackness Castle Visitor Guide (Tier 3, travel / heritage guide; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7413 — Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland — Finding the Universe (Tier 3, travel_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7414 — Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland: A Must-Visit Guide for Fans — Highland Experience (Tier 3, travel_blog; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7454 — Mary Queen of Scots (2018) – Filming & production – IMDb (Tier 2, database; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7455 — Mary Queen of Scots Filming Locations: FULL List + Map! – Almost Ginger (Tier 2, article; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9100 — Relics and Ruins — Blackness Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9101 — Castles, Forts and Battles — Blackness Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mary, Queen of Scots filmed?
Blackness Castle, in Linlithgow, Falkirk, is a real-world filming location used for Mary, Queen of Scots. This property has also appeared on screen in Outlander, Outlaw King.
Where was Outlander filmed?
Blackness Castle, in Linlithgow, Falkirk, is a real-world filming location used for Outlander. This property has also appeared on screen in Mary, Queen of Scots, Outlaw King.
Where was Outlaw King filmed?
Blackness Castle, in Linlithgow, Falkirk, is a real-world filming location used for Outlaw King. This property has also appeared on screen in Mary, Queen of Scots, Outlander.
Who designed Blackness Castle?
Blackness Castle was designed by Sir George Crichton.
Where is Blackness Castle located?
Blackness Castle is located in Linlithgow, Falkirk.