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Seasonal Activities
SPRING – The mile-long avenue is lined with broad swathes of daffodils and snowdrops all around. This is a delightful time to relax and enjoy the calmness of the surroundings and to make the most of a very relaxing visit.
SUMMER – Colour and spectacle is the name of the game now. Displays of colourful rhododendrons and azaleas grace the grounds and this is the best time to see kingfishers, dippers and trout. Our events calendar includes; Highland Games, Scottish Transport Extravaganza, Grand Scottish Prom and Scotland’s Countryside Festival.
AUTUMN - See the spectacle of rich autumnal colours from the abundance of trees and once again there is an air of serenity in the grounds. This is a magical time to enjoy the full beauty of the castle and grounds.
WINTER – We invite you now to get into the Spirit of Christmas for the festive season. See the castle specially decorated for the occasion and enjoy a full programme of events designed to capture the essence of this special time of year. What you can see and do includes: themed tours, storytelling, santa visits, santa’s grotto, carol concerts and floral art displays.
After a brisk walk on the Winter Trail come into to the Victorian Kitchen Restaurant and sit around the wood-burning stove as you enjoy some hot chocolate and home baking.
The shops are always stocked with a range of stylish and unusual gifts for you to choose from.
As well as the adult carol concerts there is some fabulous entertainment for children including: storytelling, face-painting and santa’s grotto.
Scotland's Countryside Festival at Glamis Castle will also be the launch event for the Scottish Food Fortnight in September.
Staff entered the spirit of the occasion as they dressed up in final preparation for the forthcoming Peter Pan Play at Glamis.
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, an exciting musical extravaganza taking place this summer providing a piping and drumming journey the length and breadth of Scotland visited Glamis Castle today.