Glamis Castle

If a luxury holiday in Scotland close to Angus and the surrounding areas, you certainly have to visit the Glamis Castle. It is one of the most beautiful and historic of Scotland’s castles. It is a must see visit that is visited by travelers in huge numbers from all over the world.

Glamis Castle goes back a number of centuries, and there are a huge number of historical associations that make it stand out from the run of the mill attractions. The Royal Family of the present age is also connected with the castle. The Queen Mother had her home here when she was a child. The castle is also featured as the setting for the tragedy Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

The castle grounds are exquisite. The formal gardens are formal and the woodlands even more charming. There are delightful creatures such as otters, kestrels and squirrels.

The castle restaurant has a good number of delicious dishes on the menu. There is also a great souvenir shop where you can stock up on gifts to take with you on your return journey.

Glamis castle is also famous as a venue where weddings, parties and other functions are held. There are a number of exciting events held at the castle, including the Scotland Countryside festival, the annual Strathmore Highland Games and a number of proms.

The Halloween celebrations are no less exciting. There are a number of myths and legends related to the castle, and all of these are related at this time. The tale that is most famous is the one about the Monster of Glamis. It is said that he was the first born son of an Earl of Strathsmore who was born badly deformed and died within a few days after his birth.

However, many people say that the elder son was actually kept in captivity inside a secret chamber for years, and was passed over for Earldom in favor of his younger brother. In fact, it is also said that the castle has more windows visible on the outside than on the inside, which suggests the presence of secret chambers.