Carrickfergus Castle - Northern Ireland Craic

Built around 1440 by Sir George Crichton, Earl of Caithness, Blackness Castle served a dual role as a military fortress and, at times, a royal residence. Its strategic location along the Forth allowed it to control shipping and provide a robust defense against naval invasions.The castle's distinctive shape, often likened to a ship, enhanced its defensive capabilities. Throughout its history, Blackness Castle witnessed sieges, conflicts, and played a part in political struggles, such as the Rough

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St Nicholas's Churchyard

This Shipwreck Changed the Course of History