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Notable fort · East Lothian, Scotland

Black Castle

Black Castle is a fort in East Lothian, Scotland.

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Black Castle: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Black Castle

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Black Castle — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 55.88703, -2.67303. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Black Castle open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Black Castle yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Black Castle?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Black Castle?

    Nearby: Bolton Parish Church (church, 10 km), Traprain Law (viewpoint, 11 km), St Mary's Church (church, 12 km), Hailes Castle (fort, 12 km), Barnes Castle (fort, 14 km), Prestonkirk (church, 15 km).

    Is Black Castle worth visiting?

    Black Castle is listed as a notable fort in Scotland on Spotwander.