Blackness Castle is a 15th-century fortress, near the village of Blackness, Scotland, on the south shore of the Firth of Forth. It was built, probably on the site of an earlier fort, by Sir George Crichton in the 1440s.

Did they use Blackness Castle in Outlander?

Blackness Castle has been used as a filming location for a range of movies and TV shows including Outlander where it featured as the setting for 'Fort William'. On Location: Blackness takes place from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 September. Entry is free for Historic Scotland members.

Why is Blackness Castle shaped like a ship?

Blackness is often referred to as 'the ship that never sailed'. This is because of its appearance, for from the seaward side it looks just like a great stone ship that has run aground. The pointed stem projects into the water, while the square stern stands beached on dry land.