Glamis Castle

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

Glamis Castle
Near Glamis, Angus, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glamis Castle
Glamis Castle
Coordinates56.6203°N 3.0024°W / 56.6203; -3.0024
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionPreserved
Site history
MaterialsStone

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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