Castles · Central Scotland
Black Castle
In or near Haddington.
Black Castle — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.

Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Black Castle is a castle located in Central Scotland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Black Castle is a historic castle located in central Scotland. Its distinctive architecture reflects the region's medieval heritage. The site offers insights into Scotland's feudal past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.8869, -2.6730
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH41 4PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
Sources
- osm: way/374394663 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Castle?
- Black Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH41 4PJ).
- What is Black Castle?
- Black Castle — a castle in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Black Castle?
- The nearest town is Haddington. Drivers can use postcode EH41 4PJ.
- Does Black Castle charge admission?
- Black Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Black Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH41 4PJ. It sits within the Lothian East parliamentary constituency.