GLAMIS CASTLE
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and has been a royal residence since 1372. It was the childhood home of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, the birthplace of her Royal Highness the Princess Margaret and the legendary setting of Shakespeare's play "Macbeth".
Glamis Castle 1900.
An early view of the castle gardens.
An aerial view of the castle and grounds.
Glamis castle with the daffodils in full view.
Some castle links
http://www.rampantscotland.com/castles.htm
The Main Drive to the Castle
A view from the drive.
A Legend
Glamis Castle was reportedly first situated at the Hill of Denoon and was said to have been built in the 11th century. The site of the proposed castle was seen as an area of mythical legends and the home of elfins and fairies. Legend has it that at the start of human occupation the Queen of the fairies entered into a pact with the Devils to drive out the humans. During the night, the first foundations were demolished and scattered down the hill. Further stronger walls were built but these too were destroyed so it was decided to build the castle on its present site.