
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Glamis Castle, Glamis as Pot (bronze)(post Medieval), Unidentified Pottery (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Glamis Castle was built by the Lyon family in the 14th century and later held by the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, a prominent Scottish noble line. It is important as the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and for its historical association with Scottish royalty and folklore.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Glamis, Kirkwynd, Angus Folk Museum, Hearse HouseHearse House (period Unassigned) · 171 yd
The Bothy ExperienceHeritage attraction · 178 yd
Glamis, Kirk Wynd, Angus Folk MuseumCottage (18th Century), Museum (20th Century) · 188 yd
Glamis War MemorialMemorial · 250 yd
Glamis Manse StoneHeritage attraction · 258 yd
Glamis ManseCarved Stone(s) (medieval) · 279 yd
ThorntonCastle (medieval)(possible) · 1450 yd
Mains of RochelhillCastle (medieval)(possible), Farmhouse (18th Century) · 1.1 mi
Sprottie FauldMilepost (19th Century) · 1.3 mi
Swirl WoodWood · 1.3 mi
North Marketmuir PlantationWood · 1.5 mi
Berry HillockMountain / peak · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Douglas Nelson · CC BY-SA 2.0