Found in the very heart of Angus in Scotland, Glamis Castle has been the ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372. Once the inspiration for William Shakespeare’s …

Our tour guides are experts on the history of Glamis Castle and welcome any questions you have. During the tour, you will visit the Dining Room, Crypt, Drawing Room, Chapel, Billiard Room, …

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 Castle is on the site of over 1000 years of history. As the Ancestral seat to the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Glamis Castle’s story is a fascinating one through centuries of …

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 …

Whether it’s to explore our beautiful Kitchen Garden, to walk the atmospheric Macbeth Loop or take a tour where the stories from within the castle walls are brought to life, a trip to historic …

Glamis Castle has witnessed over 600 years of illustrious visitors, from royals, prime ministers and artists to friends, clergy and tenants. With such a long and fascinating history, it is not …

Glamis Castle can easily be accessed from all major towns and cities by road and through public transport that serves the surrounding areas of Glamis Castle. Maps and directions are …

Follow the Strathmore Family history timeline and see who has lived here at Glamis Castle since 1372 in an unbroken line of succession. Today, it still serves as a family home – but also as a …

Open season Glamis Castle & Gardens open season will commence on 20th March, 2026.