Glamis Castle, Medieval castle in Angus, Scotland.
The stone castle rises with turrets and towers against the Strathmore Valley landscape, featuring Gothic architectural elements throughout its exterior walls.
The initial structure dates from 1372 when Sir John Lyon received permission from King Robert II to build a fortified residence.
The castle maintains collections of artifacts, paintings, and furniture representing centuries of Scottish noble life and royal connections.
The castle opens daily from 10:00 to 18:00, offering guided tours through its state rooms, private chambers, and surrounding gardens.
The castle served as the childhood home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who later became Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother of the United Kingdom.
Location: Angus
Location: Glamis
Inception: 1372
Architectural style: Gothic art
Website: https://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/
Operator: Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne
Address: by Forfar DD8 1RJ DD8 1RJ
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +441307840393
Website: https://glamis-castle.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 56.62030,-3.00240
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13
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Angus Folk Museum
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Glamis Manse Stone
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St Orland's Stone
2.5 km
Hunter's Hill Stone
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Mains Of Rochelhill
3.1 km
Glamis, Kirkwynd, St Fergus's Church
1.2 km
Bridgend Bridge
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Eassie, Old Parish Church
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Kinnettles Castle
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Cookston Bridge
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Glamis Castle, Statue Of King Charles I
111 m
Glamis Castle, North Bridge
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Glamis Castle, West Tower
126 m
Tarbrax Bridge
4.8 km
Auld Mill Bridge, Braehead Road, Glamis
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Ballindarg Bridge
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Glamis Castle, Sundial
84 m
Glamis Castle, Gladiator Gate And North Lodge
802 m
Earl Michael's Bridge, Glamis Castle
515 m
Mains Of Rochelhill, Dovecot
3.1 km
Glamis Castle, Walled Garden
574 m
Glamis Castle, Dovecot
788 m
Burnside Bridge
4.9 km
Denoon Law
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Glamis, Kirk Wynd, Angus Folk Museum
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Old Market Cross, The Square, Glamis
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Arniefoul Bridge
2.8 km
Glamis, 1 And 3 Main Street
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