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A Family Home
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence since 1372.It was the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the birthplace of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth". Though the Castle is open to visitors it remains a family home, lived in and loved
by the Strathmore family.
The Park, Garden & Nature Trail
The Park, landscaped towards the end of the 18th century, contains the Italian Garden - two acres enclosed within high Yew Hedges and a Nature Trail amongst the magnificent Douglas Firs and hardwood trees. Here visitors can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Glamis.There are two shops selling quality gifts, books, collectables, paintings and garden produce. An exhibition in the Old Coach House.
selling good quality gifts, books, small antiques, paintings and garden produce
Private Receptions & Events
The Castle and Grounds are available for functions such as dinners, luncheons, VIP receptions, product launches, gala evenings, balls, highland games and much more. A special events programme is organised annually.
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Opening Times
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(2007 times)
Open Daily 17th March to End December 2007.March to October: Daily 10.00am to 6.00pm, last admission 4.30pm (usually extended to 5.30pm during July and August). November and December: Daily 11.00am - 5.00pm. Groups welcome outwith these dates by arrangement. |
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Admission Charges
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(2007 prices)
Castle and Grounds:Adult £7.50; Senior Citizen/Student £6.30; Child £4.30; Family £21.50. Grounds Only: Adult £3.70; Senior Citizen/Student £2.70; Child £2.70 |
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Directions
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By Road: From Edinburgh M90, A94 - 81 miles From Glasgow M80 - 101 miles From Aberdeen A90, A94 - 55 miles By Rail: Dundee Station - 12 miles By Air: Dundee Airport - 12 miles. |
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Nearby Attractions
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Angus Folk Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
Visit one of Scotland's finest folk museums and explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years. |
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Barrie's Birthplace
(5 Miles)*
The creator of the eternal magic of Peter Pan - J M Barrie - was born here in 1860. |
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Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum
(6 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period. |
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