Ghost Tales by the Fireside - True Ghost Stories Podcast

Blackness Castle – Ghosts, Prisoners & Scotland’s Haunted Fortress

September 10, 2026·18 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Blackness Castle has stood on the Firth of Forth for nearly 600 years. Known as “The Ship That Never Sailed,” this extraordinary Scottish castle has been a royal stronghold, artillery fortress and state prison.In this episode of Ghost Tales by the Fireside, we uncover the real history behind Blackness Castle — from its medieval origins and Cromwell’s devastating siege to the Covenanters and political prisoners confined within its walls.We also explore the archaeology still hidden beneath the castle, the legend of a secret underground tunnel and the paranormal stories that followed — including unexplained noises in empty rooms and the woman who claimed she was chased from the Prison Tower by the ghost of an armoured knight.Is Blackness Castle really haunted, or have nearly six centuries of history created one of Scotland’s most atmospheric ghost stories?Ghost Tales by the FiresideTrue ghost stories, haunted places, folklore and the history behind the legends.Website:https://ghosttales.co.ukSupport Ghost Tales on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/ghosttales

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