Glamis Castle

Local nameGlamis Castle
LocationAngus, Scotland, UK

Glamis Castle is situated beside the village of Glamis in Angus, Scotland. It is the home of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and is open to the public.

Glamis Castle has been the home of the Lyon family since the 14th century, though the present building dates largely from the 17th century. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother. Her second daughter, Princess Margaret was born there on 21 August 1930.

The castle is protected as a category A listed building, and the grounds are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.

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Opening hours

25 Mar 2016 - 30 Oct 2016
daily: noon - 5:30 p.m.
Last admission at 4:30 p.m.

Admission

Adult: £11
Concession: £10
Child: £8
Family (2+3): £35

The ticket includes 50 minute guided tour.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamis_Castle

Official website http://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/

Email enquiries@glamis-castle.co.uk

Phone +44 1307 840393

Address Dundee Road, DD8 1RJ Angus, UK

Coordinates 56°37'13.204" N -3°0'7.062" E

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