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Blackness Castle Cruise

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90 minutes
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Blackness Castle Cruise - take in views of Blackness Castle, the ship that never sails and featured in Outlander. There are also views of Limekilns village, mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped. It was from Limekilns that David Balfour and Alan Breck were carried across the Forth in a rowing boat. You will also see the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before.

For your comfort relax onboard in the observation lounge or on the outside decks and listen to the guided commentary while you enjoy a drink from the bar. The Marine Wildlife, during your tour, you will find plenty of opportunities to see a wide variety of marine wildlife including seabirds, porpoises and seals.

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Blackness Castle Cruise

FromNZD $45.96Per Person
Available from 25th Jul 2025

What's included in Blackness Castle Cruise

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Blackness Castle
Pass-by Only

This is an award winning cruise. As featured in Outlander and Outlaw King

Limekilns
Pass-by Only

As featured in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel 'Kidnapped'

Forth Bridge
Pass-by Only

Enjoy one of the best days out in Scotland. Take in views of the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before on our Blackness Castle cruise. View this magnificent castle, known as the ship that never sails, from our outside viewing deck or heated saloon. We pass Limekilns village, as mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson’e Kidnapped. It was from Limekilns that David Balfour and Alan Breck were carried across the Forth in a rowing boat. Get your great photographs of the Three Bridges as you have never seen them before.

Inclusions

  • 90-minute sightseeing cruise
  • Restroom on board
  • All snacks, additional tea/coffee,
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The Forth Boat Tours office is in the main car park at Port Edgar Marina

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Redeem your voucher at a different location

Please redeem your ticket at the Forth Boat Tours office located within the main car park at Port Edgar Marina.

Operator

Forth Boat Tours