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Governor of Blackness Castle

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The Governor of Blackness Castle was a military officer who commanded the fortifications at Blackness Castle, a Scottish fortress on the Firth of Forth. Held by the Crown since 1453, Blackness saw military use until 1912 and a brief revival during the First World War.

Governors of Blackness

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  1. ^ "No. 13378". The London Gazette. 10 January 1792. p. 17.
  2. ^ "No. 15963". The London Gazette. 4 October 1806. p. 1323.
  3. ^ "No. 17351". The London Gazette. 18 April 1818. p. 696.
  4. ^ "No. 18691". The London Gazette. 18 June 1830. p. 1215.