About Glamis Castle
For over 650 years, Glamis Castle has been on a grand journey through Scottish history, from inspiring famous playwrights to welcoming royalty.
About Glamis Castle
Glamis has been the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since King Robert II granted the Thanage of Glamis to Sir John Lyon in 1372.
The Castle as we know it today was built from the 1400s and has been on a grand journey through Scottish history for over 650 years. Once host to Mary, Queen of Scots, Glamis is said to have inspired one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Macbeth. Glamis also has a deep connection to today’s Royal Family as it was the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and birthplace of HRH Princess Margaret.
There are so many stories to explore when visiting Glamis Castle. Our guided tours offer you the chance to experience what it was like to live here through the ages and you will receive the warmest of welcomes from our expert guides. To find out more about booking a tour visit our Tickets & Tours page.
It’s incredible to think that this site has remained in the Strathmore family since 1372. There’s so much history here.
Reopening 20 March! 🏰✨
Step inside one of Scotland’s most iconic castles, standing at the heart of Scottish history for over 650 years. From the medieval Crypt and 17th-century Chapel to the magnificent Drawing Room and the Royal Apartments of The Queen Mother, the Castle’s rooms reflect a rich blend of medieval, Renaissance and Victorian grandeur, brought to life by our expert guides and remarkable family collections.
An inspiration for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Glamis Castle has welcomed figures including Mary, Queen of Scots and James V. It was also the childhood home of HM The Queen Mother and the birthplace of her younger daughter, HRH Princess Margaret. 💙
Open daily from 10am–5pm from 20 March.
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Are you, or someone you know, recently engaged and searching for a wedding venue that feels unforgettable? 💍 🏰 🌿
We`d be delighted to welcome you to the Glamis Castle Wedding Showcase Day on 21st March, where you can explore one of Scotland’s most iconic and romantic settings. Step inside our historic castle, wander through our beautiful ceremony and reception spaces, and begin imagining how your perfect day could unfold.
🎟️Tickets to attend are FREE, so whether you’re newly engaged, helping a friend plan their wedding or simply searching for the perfect venue, our Wedding Showcase Day is the perfect opportunity to explore Glamis Castle at its best.
🔗 Visit the link in our profile for more information and to register.
🌟Say “I do” to 10% off your Glamis Castle wedding by attending our Wedding Showcase Day and securing your 2026 or 2027 date before the end of the year.
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Wishing you a magical Valentine’s Day from Glamis Castle! 💖
Steeped in romance, our historic castle has been the setting for unforgettable love stories since 1376, when Sir John Lyon married Princess Johanna. Since then, countless couples have been captivated by its enchanting atmosphere and breathtaking surroundings.
If a Scottish castle wedding has ever been your dream, now is the perfect time to explore the magic for yourself. Join us on 21st March for our Wedding Showcase Day, where you can explore our beautifully styled rooms, meet the team, and picture your perfect day unfolding at Glamis Castle 💍🌿
🎟️ Free to attend with prebooking required.
✨️Let us help you create your very own fairy tale wedding!
🔗Visit the link on our profile for more information and booking
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Here’s a behind the scenes look as our Castle and Garden teams carefully guided the LEGO @thebowesmuseum model into its new home at Glamis Castle, following its 223 mile journey from County Durham. The model will soon be ready to welcome its first visitors during this weekend’s Snowdrop Festival! 🧱🏰
Built from an extraordinary 40,000 LEGO bricks and measuring 1.8 metres in length, it’s one of the largest projects ever undertaken by LEGO artist Steve Mayes, @brickthis . Completed in just over six months in 2010, the piece was originally showcased as the centrepiece of the “LEGO Building The Bowes Museum” exhibition.
Its arrival at Glamis Castle feels especially fitting, given the historic ties between the Bowes family and the estate – the ancestral home of the Bowes Lyon family and the Scottish childhood home of Lady Elizabeth Bowes Lyon (Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother).
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On this day, we remember HRH Princess Margaret👑
Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, passed away on 9 February 2002, aged 71. Born at Glamis Castle in 1930, her mother’s Scottish ancestral home, she held a lifelong and deeply personal connection to this place 🏰
Glamis was where Princess Margaret spent treasured childhood days alongside her sister, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), exploring the gardens, riding horses, and creating memories she would cherish throughout her life 💙
The photograph captures Princess Margaret during one of her visits, riding at Glamis. The horse, Llevero, was HRH The Prince of Wales’ (now HM King Charles) Argentinian polo pony, kindly gifted to Lady Mary Strathmore after Llevero retired.
Visitors to the Castle Gardens can pause at Princess Margaret’s Memorial, located beyond the Italian Garden along a peaceful avenue of yew hedges 🌿
Erected in 2006, the memorial was designed by the 18th Earl of Strathmore and Fred Stephens, and built by Watson & Sons Stonemasons of St Andrews using stone quarried in County Durham. The wording seen today was suggested by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during her visit in 2018, ensuring it reflects that her sister was born at Glamis Castle.
Originally created as a centrepiece with the urn, the memorial was later expanded to form the full installation seen today. The field behind it was once an avenue leading to Forfar, and visitors could once glimpse the steeple of a church, now hidden by the surrounding landscape. The memorial stands as a quiet and lasting tribute to Princess Margaret’s lifelong bond with Glamis.
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Wander through our beautiful castle gardens as thousands of snowdrops come into bloom for the perfect family outing, with something for everyone to enjoy:
🌱 Plant snowdrops with our gardening team
🚜 Hop aboard the Beater Wagon for a guided tractor tour of the gardens (weather permitting)
🔥 Toast marshmallows around our outdoor firepit
🧱 Step inside our Coach House and be among the first to admire the newly arrived Bowes Museum LEGO model
🏡 Take a snowdrop home to plant in your own garden
🍽️ Enjoy hot food & drinks at our Castle Kitchen Restaurant (full menu available on website)
🛍️ Browse our beautifully curated Pavilion Gift Shop
🐾 Dogs welcome on leads
🎟️ Included with Gardens & Grounds admission
£6 per adult | £3 per child (5–16) | Under 5s go free
🔗 Book your tickets today via the link on our profile
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🏰 Step into Glamis Castle and picture your perfect wedding day unfolding within our historic walls.
Our Wedding Showcase Day is your chance to wander the grounds, discover breathtaking photo spots, and talk with our experienced team.
📅 Saturday, 21st March
⏰ 11am–3pm
🎟 Free to attend with prebooking required. Reserve your place now through the link on our profile.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Burns Supper. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the life and work of Robert Burns, with great music, delicious food, and the warmth of shared company in the Castle Kitchen Restaurant🥃🎶
Together, thanks to your generosity, our raffle raised £200 for Kirriemuir Food Bank!
To be the first to hear about future events at Glamis, make sure you sign up to our newsletter through the link on our profile. We would love to welcome you back again soon 💙
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Step into the elegance of Glamis for a truly special afternoon 🌸
Experience a fascinating floral demonstration by professional florist @margaretcookflowers , with the arrangements raffled in aid of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance, alongside afternoon tea and a glass of fizz in our grand Victorian Dining Room, steeped in rich craftsmanship and generations of family stories ✨
Share this with someone you’d love to bring along! 💐
📅 Sunday 8 March 2026
🕑 2.00–4.30pm
🎟️ £50 per person
🔗For more information and booking, visit the link on our profile
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