About the castle

Glamis is one of the most famous castles in Scotland. It is not like Edinburgh or Stirling Castles which stand up high on rocks because it was not built primarily for defence. This was more of a family home and one of the earliest legends tells the story of how the ‘fairie folk’ actually decided that it should be built in a valley (Strathmore Valley).

The castle is famous because it was the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, it was the birthplace of her second daughter (HRH The Princess Margaret) and it was the place where Shakespeare set his famous play ‘Macbeth’.

Did you know that many people refer to ‘Macbeth’ as ‘The Scottish Play’ because they are superstitious about saying the M-word. 
 

 

Peter Pan flies into Glamis Castle

Staff entered the spirit of the occasion as they dressed up in final preparation for the forthcoming Peter Pan Play at Glamis.
Tickets on sale for inaugural Roots Festival

Tickets are on sale now for events in the inaugural Angus & Dundee Roots Festival programme. This week-long festival, takes place from 6th - 13th September 2008.

The Pipers' Trail Visits Glamis Castle

The Pipers' Trail, an exciting musical extravaganza taking place this summer providing a piping and drumming journey the length and breadth of Scotland visited Glamis Castle today.
Helicopter Tactical Crew Visit Glamis

28 squadron RAF Benson visit Glamis on break from training excercise . Staff at Glamis noticed quite a lot of helicopters flying over the castle over a 3 week period.