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What's nearby
There are many places of interest in the region accessible from Glamis. With so much to see and do you can be sure that you will never be stuck for things to keep you occupied during your visit. Some of these places of interest nearby include:
- Angus Folk Museum (1 mile) 18th century cottages home to important collections, offering an insight into the domestic life of rural workers in Angus. The agricultural centre houses a reconstructed farm steading as part of a ‘life on the land’ exhibition
- Barrie’s Birthplace (7 miles) Enchanting cottage where Sir J. M. Barrie was born and raised with his nine siblings
Fly like Peter Pan as part of the 'Peter Pan Experience'
Important memorabilia including early theatrical costumes used in the production of 'Peter Pan' as well as original manuscripts
- RRS Discovery (12 miles) Polar Explorers Wanted - thermal underwear not required! A visit to award-winning attraction Discovery Point transports you to Antarctica,telling the tale of the most heroic voyage of exploration ever undertaken!
(Save on joint ticket to Glamis Castle and Discovery Point)
- Arbroath Abbey (18 miles) Arbroath Abbey hosted the most significant event in Scottish history. On 6 April 1320 the Scottish Declaration of Independence was signed by the assembled Scottish nobility in Arbroath Abbey. The Declaration was addressed to the Pope who had given his support to Edward II and excommunicated Robert the Bruce. The nobles had to intervene in the dispute between the Bruce and the Pope. The Declaration explained how the Bruce had rescued the country from a dreadful situation and for this they would support him in all things.
- Scone Palace (28 miles) Fifteen hundred years ago, it was the capital of the Pictish kingdom and the centre of the ancient Celtic church. In the intervening centuries, it has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of Kings. It has also housed the Stone of Destiny .
Save on a joint ticket to Scone Palace Blair Castle and Glamis Castle
Blair Castle (61 miles) With its roots in the 13th century, Blair Castle’s history extends over some 740 years. At the gateway to the Grampian Mountains on the route north to Inverness, the location was highly strategic.
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Scone Palace and Glamis Castle
- St Andrews – (28 miles) Recognised worldwide as the ‘Home of Golf’, St Andrews is a popular tourist destination which offers much more than golf alone.
A charming, picturesque royal burgh, the town is a place steeped in history, retaining many important historical sites and preserving the medieval layout of its town centre. An intricate network of streets and lanes around the University, ancient Cathedral and Castle invites exploration.
CastleTwo lucky prize winners picked up deluxe hampers from the castle on Saturday after their names were picked from a hat.
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.
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.