Blackness Castle Cruise
Blackness Castle Cruise
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 castle cruise. View this magnificent castle, known as the ship that never sails, from the comfort of our viewing deck or heated saloon.
Outlander Experience. As fans of the TV series Outlander, we welcome fellow enthusiasts to experience the magic of the show first-hand on our Blackness Castle Cruise.
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.
Enjoy a Cream Tea on board
Enjoy a Cream Tea on board
PLEASE NOTE –
ALL AFTERNOON TEA AND CREAM TEA OPTIONS MUST BE MADE WITH YOUR CRUISE BOOKING THREE DAYS BEFORE YOU INTEND TO SAIL.
Dietary requirements – If there are different dietary requirements in your party, book them individually.
Looking for a memorable cream tea experience?
Why not enjoy this most British past time while gliding past the iconic riverside views with a cream tea on the Firth of Forth.
Relax with a nice cup of tea while admiring the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge, take your pick from the sandwich selection on your way to Limekilns, and enjoy scones, clotted cream and jam as you cruise past Blackness Castle, as seen in Outlander, on your afternoon tea or cream tea river cruise with Forth Boat Tours.
Push the boat out with an Afternoon Tea & Prosecco
Push the boat out with an Afternoon Tea & Prosecco
Why not really push the boat out with one of our famous Prosecco afternoon teas.
Set sail on journey of indulgence while gliding past the iconic riverside views with a prosecco afternoon tea on the Firth of Forth.
Unwind with a glass of prosecco while admiring the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge, take your pick from the sandwich selection on your way to Limekilns, and enjoy scones, clotted cream and jam as you cruise past Blackness Castle, as featured in the Outlander TV series, on your afternoon tea or cream tea river cruise with Forth Boat Tours.
About the castle
About the castle
Explore ‘the Ship that never sails’.
Blackness Castle is a historic fortress located on the Firth of Forth, near the village of Blackness, Scotland. The castle was built in the 15th century and played an important role in the history of Scotland. It was as a strategic stronghold during various conflicts, including the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Jacobite Uprisings. Blackness Castle also features in the Outlander TV series.
