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Glamis Castle

Glamis Castle is one of Scotland’s most iconic. It’s not a castle in usual sense. It wasn’t built as a stronghold and has never suffered seige. It is perhaps most famous for being the childhood home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who married Prince Albert, became Queen Consort on his accession after the Abdication and so Empress of India and of course gave birth to the present Queen of the United Kingdom (and may other territories besides.)

The castle has avery long drivewat up to it from Glamis village.

Glamis Castle from end of driveway approach:-

Glamis Castle stitch, Angus, Scotland

The car park is round the back. Glamis Castle from Car Park:-

Glamis Castle from Car Park

This fountain-like structure is on the grass opposite the castle:-

Glamis Castle and masonry, Angus, Scotland

This photo was taken several yaers ago when we visited the grounds only:-

A fountain at Glamis Castle

There are extensive grounds to the side and rear of the castle. Glamis Castle from east:-

Glamis Castle,from east, Angus, Scotland

In one of the exhibition areas inside there was this model of the castle which also shows its extent:-

Glamis Castle Model

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