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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. 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.

It’s incredible to think that this site has remained in the Strathmore family since 1372. There’s so much history here.
Ingrid ThomsonArchivist at Glamis Castle