The Estate
Since 1372 Glamis Castle has been at the heart of the Estate and is still in this role today. Whilst a lot has changed since Robert II granted the lands at Glamis to Sir John Lyon, the underlying principle of having the castle at the centre of the local community is as strong now as ever before with the Estate in a pivotal role.
Chapter 1 – The Estate’s reach
Strathmore Estate aims
The Estates management objectives focus around providing employment, housing and generating economic activity in the local area, as well as the conservation and regeneration of the natural environment.
The Estate comprises of 14,500 acres in total and is run as a working Estate. Deer stalking, game shooting, renewables, forestry and farming are the main land uses. Parts of the Castle, gardens and exhibitions are open to the public from April to December. The Estate provides an important recreational benefit to members of the visiting public across a wide demographic.
The main management objectives of the Estate are:
– To work together with the local stakeholders to achieve a high standard of stewardship and land management for the benefit of present and future generations.
– To adopt policies and management practices that preserve the natural assets of the Estate.
– To provide a place of retreat and enjoyment the Bowes – Lyon family, and their guests.
– To engage and work with the local community to provide a safe, thriving environment for all generations now and in the future.
These aims will be achieved by:
– Providing good working conditions for all staff and those accommodated on the Estate good living conditions.
– Contributing to the social well-being of the Estate staff, tenants and the local community.
– Contributing to the economic activity of the local area.
– Maintaining efficient and considerate management policies.
– Conserving the natural heritage of the Estate.
– Maintaining to a high standard all buildings of national or historic importance.
– Managing in an efficient and sustainable manner the natural assets of the estate.
– Targeted and sustainable management of the Estates natural environment to provide sporting, forestry and agricultural opportunities while enhancing biodiversity across the Estate.
– The sustainable management of the Estates amenity woodlands and commercial forestry plantations.
– Promoting public access for enjoyment and learning.
– Providing engaging and informative facilities for tourists and visitors.
– Fostering a skilled, imaginative and progressive management team and workforce by providing everyone with relevant training and supporting personal development.
– Providing equal opportunities to all staff.
– Encouraging the development of computer skills and the use of information technology.
Country Sports
Guests can shoot pheasants, partridges and other birds, stalk roe deer or enjoy a simulated shoot.
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Forestry
Managing the estate woodland has been extremely important to the Estate team at Glamis for centuries.
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Agriculture
On the Estate, our in-hand farm is a significant business, but we are also home to a number of tenant farms.
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Properties to Let
With over 400 acres of land, the Estate at Glamis is home to many residential and commercial properties.
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Conservation
Protecting and nurturing the topography of the Estate is of huge importance at Glamis.
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History
Beyond the castle, the Estate also has a rich history with the 9th Earl of Strathmore building Glamis Village in the 18th century.
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