What is recorded here
Black Castle in South Queensferry is a Roman coin, not a building or hidden chamber. The name may have come from a dark mark on the metal, a local nickname, or a mistake written twice. That much smaller fact is clearer than invention.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records South Queensferry, 'black Castle' as Coin (roman). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1km. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Edinburgh, South Queensferry, Echline AvenuePit(s) (period Unassigned), Pottery Scatter(s) (neolithic), Hammer (period Unassigned)(possible), Worked Object(s) (quartz)(neolithic), Worked Object(s) (chert)(neolithic) · 277 yd
South QueensferryBarrage Balloon Site (second World War) · 352 yd
South Queensferry, Builyeon RoadNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 448 yd
The Forth Rail BridgeHeritage place · 544 yd
Forth Road BridgeCist (period Unknown) · 639 yd
Forth Road Bridge ServicesNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 702 yd
Port EdgarVisitor information · 858 yd
Roseberry Tower, South QueensferryCastle, fort or tower · 974 yd
Memorial GardenHeritage place · 1013 yd
The Jubilee Tower with its clock, at South QueensferryCastle, fort or tower · 1057 yd
The BinksVisitor information · 1082 yd
Jubilee ClockMemorial · 1110 yd