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Ghouls and Gore at Glamis Castle

This Halloween, our popular event returns and we promise to tell you the tales of ghouls, ghosts and gory horrors from history.

Date: 23rd - 25th and 29th - 31st October
Time: 6.30pm - 9pm

Celebrating over 650 extraordinary years

Step through the gates of Glamis for a journey into history dating back to 1372.

Opening Hours

Until 18th October: Open daily from 10am – 5pm (Last entry and tour 4.30pm)

19th October – 1st November: Open daily from 10am (Last entry and tour 3.30pm)

How to find Glamis Castle

How to Find Us

Glamis Castle
Angus
DD8 1QJ

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An adventure awaits

Come and explore our majestic castle and gardens. Marvel at the splendour within the castle walls and immerse yourself in six centuries of stories. Breathe in our spectacular gardens and be wowed by the Douglas firs soaring towards the skies.

Over 650 years of historic stories

Found in the very heart of Angus in Scotland, Glamis Castle has been the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372. Once the inspiration for William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Glamis is renowned for its rich history and famous visitors, from Mary, Queen of Scots to James V.

Glamis Castle was the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Her younger daughter, HRH Princess Margaret, was born here and was also frequent visitor during her childhood, alongside her elder sister HRHΒ PrincessΒ Elizabeth.

From the warm welcome from our staff and amazing food in our Castle Kitchen Restaurant to the breathtaking tours, walks in the gardens and to the beautiful gifts in our Pavillion Gift Shop, Glamis Castle has something for everyone.
Steven CummingGeneral Manager, Glamis Castle

Our events calendar

As Halloween draws near, we revisit the words of Sir Walter Scott, recalling his overnight stay at Glamis Castle in the summer of 1793. 
He slept in a room near the top of the castle, an experience that left a lasting impression πŸ‘»

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Step inside the Drawing Room at Glamis Castle for an unforgettable evening of early jazz 🎺
Making their Scottish debut, the exceptional Mike Davis Quartet brings together musicians from New York, Buenos Aires and Edinburgh, performing the sounds of New Orleans, Chicago and Harlem.
Expect hot ensemble playing, virtuosic solos, stories and spontaneous improvisation, all in one of Glamis Castle’s most atmospheric rooms.

πŸ“ Drawing Room, Glamis Castle
πŸ“… 14 November | Doors open 6.45pm | Performance 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets £40
πŸ”— Secure your tickets for this special evening via the link in our profile.

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A glimpse at some of the royal treasures preserved at Glamis, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother πŸ‘‘

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As summer gives way to autumn, the gardens at Glamis begin to reveal a new palette of colour, texture and seasonal beauty πŸπŸ‚

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Step inside the historic rooms of Glamis Castle after dark, where haunting tales, eerie encounters and heart-stopping jump scares await around every corner πŸ‘»

Hear familiar tales alongside lesser-known legends, with spine-tingling stories surrounding figures including Jack the Ripper and Mary, Queen of Scots.

πŸ“… Ghouls & Gore at Glamis: 23rd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th & 31st October 2026
⏱️ Tours last approximately 40 minutes
🎟️ £25 per person
πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ Recommended for ages 14+. Parental discretion is advised. Guests under 16 must attend with at least one paying adult aged 18 or over.
πŸ”— Limited availability, book yours today through the link in our profile.

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Are you brave enough to join us this year?πŸ‘€

Step inside the historic walls of Glamis Castle after dark for a spine-chilling journey through its majestic rooms. Hear familiar tales and lesser-known legends from history, including the gripping stories surrounding figures such as Jack the Ripper and Mary, Queen of Scots. Brought to life with live actors, eerie encounters, atmospheric effects and unexpected scares along the way πŸ‘»

πŸ“… 23rd, 24th, 25th, 29th, 30th & 31st October 2026
⏱️ Tours last approximately 40 minutes
🎟️ £25 per person
πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈ Recommended for ages 14+. Parental discretion is advised. Guests under 16 must attend with at least one paying adult aged 18 or over.
πŸ”— Limited availability, book yours today through the link in our profile.

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