Art Guide Glamis Castle

Glamis Castle

Glamis, Angus, BD8 1RJ (map)
Telephone: 01307 840393

See also: Scotland

Background information
Family home of the Earl of Strathmore. Childhood home of H.M. Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's famous play 'Macbeth'. A five storey Tower block from the 15th century remodelled in the 17th century and containing a wide range of historic pictures, furniture, porcelain and tapestries.

General information
Facilities: Cafe, Shop, Parking, Disabled Access, Tours, Picnic Area, Garden and grounds. Disabled access to ground floor only
Admission: Open 29th March to 25th October 1998 season; Adults Ł5.20, Ł4.00 OAP/student, Ł2.80 child includes tour of the Castle
How to find us: on A94, 6 miles west of Forfar. . Dundee

Particularly interesting for Notable Buildings Furniture and Woodwork Gardens Paintings Tapestry

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