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Pick up some extra special Christmas gift offers at one of our festive shopping events.

Date: 25th November, 2nd & 9th December
Time: 12 noon - 7.30pm

Upcoming Events

As one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions, Glamis Castle is proud to host a variety of indoor and outdoor events. Our events calendar is diverse and really does offer something for everyone, giving our visitors another memorable way to experience our historic castle and grounds.Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β 

Events Calendar

Our Events calendar is rich with choice from live outdoor music and comedy performances to interactive workshops both in the gardens and within the castle.

Scroll below to explore our busy diary for the year ahead.

November 2026

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March 2026
15
November 2026

Gin Bothy Experience & Glamis Castle Guided Tour

Enjoy a day out in the historic village of Glamis with a Tasting at the Gin Bothy Experience and a…

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14
November 2026

Midnight in New Orleans Jazz Concert

An unforgettable evening of authentic early jazz, performed in the Drawing Room of Glamis Castle on…

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25
November 2026

Christmas Shopping Events

Pick up some extra special Christmas gifts at our festive shopping events.

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28
November 2026

Festive Table Top Craft Market

Join us on 28th November for a cosy, creative Christmas shopping experience.

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29
November 2026

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

** SOLD OUT **

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December 2026

02
December 2026

Christmas Shopping Events

Pick up some extra special Christmas gifts at our festive shopping events.

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03
December 2026
19
December 2026

Festive Dining

Tuck into traditional festive feast within the historic setting of our Castle Kitchen Restaurant…

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05
December 2026
24
December 2026

Breakfast with Santa

Enjoy an extra special breakfast at Glamis Castle this festive season.

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06
December 2026

Festive Wreath Making Workshop

** SOLD OUT **

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06
December 2026

Festive Trail Runs

Take part in a festive trail run around the gardens and grounds of Glamis Castle on 6th December,…

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09
December 2026

Christmas Shopping Events

Pick up some extra special Christmas gifts at our festive shopping events.

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13
December 2026

The Hairy Crooner Christmas Concert

Join us for an evening of classic Christmas tunes as well as a selection of songs inpired by the…

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13
December 2026
20
December 2026

Afternoon Tea with Santa

** SOLD OUT **

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20
December 2026

Festive Jazz Night With Ali Affleck

Join us for an evening of informal jazz music as Ali Affleck entertains at Glamis Castle on 20th…

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A closer look at Glamis Castle’s Victorian Dining Room ✨

From the beautifully carved oak panelling adorned with heraldic shields and stained glass windows tracing the evolution of the Strathmore coat of arms, to the ornate plaster ceiling and portraits of generations of the Strathmore family, every detail offers a glimpse into the history and heritage of those who have called Glamis home.

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Honouring the courage, sacrifice, and memory of those who served. Lest we forget.
This is your sign to plan a visit to Glamis Castle before autumn slips away πŸ‚

Take a moment to slow down and wander through our gardens and grounds, surrounded by the colours of the season. Enjoy the peaceful sights of the estate, from our grazing cattle to our much-loved Highland cows.

Don't miss the chance to enjoy Glamis in its autumn splendour. We look forward to welcoming you! πŸ’™

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Step into the festive season at one of Scotland’s most enchanting castles πŸ°πŸŽ„βœ¨

Get ahead with your Christmas shopping at our shopping events, where you can enjoy 20% off on selected dates, or join us at our indoor Festive Table Top Craft Market to browse a selection of local makers and discover unique, handcrafted gifts.

If you fancy embracing the outdoors, our Festive Trail Runs offer a wonderful opportunity to explore the gardens and grounds, with distances to suit all ages and abilities.

For a more leisurely celebration, gather family, friends or colleagues for a festive lunch, or bring the little ones along for a traditional Scottish breakfast with Santa, a lovely way to make magical Christmas memories together.

We look forward to sharing the festive season with you!

πŸ”— For dates, details and booking information, visit the link in our profile.

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Discover the story behind this unsettling 16th-century object with our tour guide Simon 🏰

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Settle in for an evening of live music as Glamis Castle comes alive with the sounds of the seasonπŸŽΆπŸŽ„

This December, the Castle Kitchen Restaurant will host two special musical evenings, each offering its own distinctive style and a selection of much-loved festive favourites.

πŸŽ™οΈ The Hairy Crooner Christmas Concert 13 December | 7.30pm | Β£17.50 per person
Inspired by the timeless sounds of swing and the legendary voices of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Dean Martin, enjoy an evening of smooth vocals, swing classics, heartfelt ballads, and much-loved Christmas songs.

🎷 Festive Jazz Night with Ali Affleck 20 December | 7.30pm | £25 per person
Award-winning vocalist Ali Affleck will perform an evening of classic jazz and festive favourites, accompanied by Campbell Normand on piano and Roy Percy on double bass.

An evening of seasonal charm awaits ❄️

πŸ”— Discover more and book your tickets via the link in our profile. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Glamis this Christmas.

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πŸŽƒ Happy Halloween from Glamis Castle! πŸ‘»

What a wonderful couple of nights filled with ghostly encounters, spine-tingling stories and frightful fun we've had at this year's Ghouls and Gore tours!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, as well as our wonderful volunteers, makeup artist @johanna.m.151 , @greyeventsltd and all our Castle staff, whose creativity, enthusiasm and hard work helped bring this year's tours to life.
We couldn't have done it without you! πŸ–€

And now we'd love to know... which room was your favourite on the tour? Was there one that gave you an extra fright? πŸ‘€

Until next Halloween... πŸ‘»

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With just 30 days remaining in this year's visitor season, there's still time to discover the stories, history and beauty of Glamis Castle 🏰✨

πŸ—“οΈ Seasonal Hours Update

From Monday 2nd November to Sunday 20th December 2026, the Castle, Gardens and Grounds will move from opening 7 days a week to opening Thursday to Sunday, from 10am to 4.30pm, with guided Castle Tours at set times throughout the day: 10.30am, 12 noon, 1:30pm and 3pm.

From Sunday 20th December, Glamis Castle will close for its winter break, with the exception of selected dates for our special events, before reopening next spring πŸŽ„βœ¨πŸŒ·

πŸ”— For more information and bookings, visit the link in our profile.

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Within the Queen Mother’s Apartments, our guide Carol, shares the tale of a young servant boy… πŸ‘»
Have you heard this story on a visit to Glamis Castle?

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