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THE STRATHMORE HIGHLAND GAMES 9th JUNE 2013
Date 09/06/2013
The Strathmore Highland Games are set in the foreground of the castle, this annual event is steeped in heritage.
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39th SCOTTISH TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA 13th & 14th JULY 2013
Date 13/07/2013
The largest event of its kind, the Scottish Vintage Vehicle Club (SVVC) have held the Extravaganza in the grounds of Glamis for 38 years.
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Groups & School Visits

Useful Information When Planning a Group Visit

Glamis Castle welcomes groups throughout the year. When the castle is closed in winter, groups may be booked by prior arrangement.
  • All drivers and group leaders are admitted FREE OF CHARGE and are issued with meal /refreshment vouchers. 
  • There is no additional charge for guided group tours, and, if required, language guides are available to take the tour in French / German / Italian / Spanish at no extra cost.  When no foreign language guides are available, we invite the group leader to translate.
  • There is ample parking close to the castle for coaches. No restriction on the size of coach or groups. 
  • Payment can be made by cash, credit card or cheque on the day.
  • We recommend that groups are booked in advance - please call 01307 840393 or email enquiries@glamis-castle.co.uk
  • To experience the full glory of Glamis, we recommend you allow at least two and a half hours for the visit. The castle tours lasts 50 minutes. Allow another hour to soak up the beauty of the Italian Garden, explore the Nature Trail, discover the Exhibitions, Restaurant and Shops.   
  • Why not have lunch in the atmospheric Castle Restaurant? Lunch will be freshly prepared by our Award Winning Caterers - Wilde Thyme. Wilde Thyme offer freshly prepared produce which will be grown where possible in our Walled Garden and sourced at all times from local suppliers.
  • Choose from the group menu selector and we'll take care of the rest for your group.
 

Schools

The topics associated with the castle stretch the full length of the 5-14 Syllabus. Whether touching on history or geography, social studies or literature, we can offer a tailored tour to suit the current topic of their classroom studies.
 
Also available for hire is the Heritage Education Centre in Glamis Village, which is ideal for use for activities after the visit or simply to have a packed lunch on a wet day. There is also a picnic area available for use in the grounds. 
 
Glamis Castle has been a royal residence since 1372 and spans more than 600 years of Scottish history.
Stories of the Old Pretender, Mary Queen of Scots, Shakespeare and James VI & I, right up to the 20th Century with the childhood stories of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, make a visit to Glamis a magical experience for children.