QUEENSFERRY and DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL

     
      

            THE BLACK CASTLE

Dated 1626, The Black Castle is the oldest dated house in Queensferry. It is thought to have belonged to William Lowrie and his wife Marion Speddie. The initials WL and MS are carved in the stone pediments together with 1626. William Lowrie was lost at sea with his ship, and two local women were accused of causing the sinking by using witchcraft. Both women were burnt for their 'crimes'