Glamis Castle

Castles

Glamis, by Forfar, Angus, DD8 1RJ

Tel: +44 (1307) 840393

Glamis Castle is a living, breathing monument to Scottish heritage, hospitality and enjoyment for all.

The family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Glamis Castle is the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth, the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret.

As soon as you enter the Queen Mother Gates at Glamis and see the Castle's turrets and towers nestled at the end of the mile-long drive, you can't fail to be impressed by its majesty.

Steeped in history, Glamis Castle has evolved over the years to create a stunning architectural treasure that is full of vitality to this day.

Once inside, every room has its own story and the evolution of the castle and its legendary tales and secrets are brought to life by your own enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guides.

Every painting, every piece of furniture, every little detail along the way is a sharp reminder that this is not a museum but an incredible family home that has witnessed everything from Royal births to being the setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth.

The gardens surrounding Glamis Castle are beautiful all year round. Walks have been created to take in a mixture of habitats ranging from park land and policies in the immediate vicinity of the castle to the formal Italian Garden, mixed woodland and Pinetum to the North East. At Glamis you have the opportunity to see a wide variety of flora & fauna.

Walks include:

The Italian Garden Walk (approximately 25 minutes)
The Nature Trail Walk (approximately 25 minutes)
The Pinetum Walk (approximately 30 minutes)
The River Dean Walk (approximately 15 minutes)

Gradings

5 Castle

Awards

Green Tourism Green Tourism Gold 2012
Other Awards Eat Scotland Silver 2012

Opening Times

Open All Year

2013 Opening Times (31/03/2013 - 31/10/2013)

* Daily 31st March - 31st October - Outwith these dates - group bookings are available by appointment

31st March - 31st October from 10.00am - 6.00pm (last admission 4.30pm)
1st November - 31st December from 10.30am - 4.30pm (last admission 3.00pm)

Road Directions

Glamis Castle is situated just off the A94, 6 miles West of Forfar

From Dundee - 12 miles North (A90,A94)

Perth - 25 miles East. (A94)
From Edinburgh - 68 miles North East (M90, A94)
From Glasgow - 84 miles North East (M80, M9, A9, A94)
From Aberdeen - 55 miles South (A90, A94)

Sat. Nav. DD8 1RJ

Public Transport Directions

Getting there by public bus: - The nearest bus station is Dundee which is 12 miles from Glamis. The 20 or 20c Stagecoach bus will take passengers from/to Dundee to/from Forfar. From Forfar the local bus service (JP Coaches) will take passengers to/from Glamis Village/Glamis Castle. Please note on Sundays the Stagecoach bus (20 or 20c) provide the service through to/from Glamis Village/Glamis Castle.

Getting there by railway:- Glamis Castle is situated just off the A94, 6 miles west of Forfar. 12 miles north from Dundee Station.

Getting there by aeroplane:- The nearest airport is Dundee which is 12 miles. Edinburgh airport is 68 miles and Glasgow airport is 84 miles. Aberdeen airport is just 58 miles.

Getting there by ferry:- Cairnryan is 170 miles south west of Glamis Castle.
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal, 200 miles south.

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Special Offers

Child goes free
Visit Glamis castle which has witnessed 600 years of history with this fantastic offer.
Offer is available Monday to Sunday from 29^th March to 31^st October 2013 inclusive
Please read our terms and conditions:
1. Contact the provider PRIOR to travelling and check any restrictions that may apply to offer redemption.
2. Please print this page and take it with you to the attraction.
3. Discount will be provided per group of two or more people and will only apply to a single transaction, per attraction or activity.
4. Entitles one free child entry to the participating attractions, provided a full paying adult accompanies them.
5. If the holder of this voucher buys one fully priced Adult Castle Tour ticket to Glamis Castle, then s/he may take with him/her ONE CHILD who will enter the Glamis Castle Tour on the same day, free of charge.
6. Offer is not valid on Grounds only ticket or special evening events such as Halloween at Glamis.
7. This will apply to the CHEAPEST ticket, of either equal or lesser value.
8. Admission prices are subject to change. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or concession and has no face value.
9. All bookings are subject to the chosen operator’s standard terms and conditions and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
10. All offers are subject to availability and date, age and height restrictions may apply. The attraction reserves the right to refuse entry and to close and/or alter all or any of the facilities due to technical, operational, health and safety or other reasons including over capacity.
11. Only one offer can be used per group, per transaction, per attraction for the Castle Tour only and will only apply to one free child entry per full price ticket purchased per person e.g. if a group of four people purchase three adult tickets then only one child ticket will be free.
12. Attractions are subject to weather conditions. Contact the operator on the morning of the activity and prior to travelling for confirmation. Neither the promoter nor the chosen operator will be held liable for any expenses incurred by individuals or groups, for journeys undertaken to the operator in the event that activities are cancelled for any reason.
13. The promoter will not be held liable for any injuries or losses incurred during participation of activities.
14. The promoter reserves the right to substitute the offers for ones of equal or greater value in the event of circumstances beyond their control.
15. The promoter and participating attractions reserve the right to modify or discontinue offers at any time without prior notice.
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