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:-

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

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

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

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

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

The Queen’s Gallery lies over the road from the Scottish Parliament, Holyrood, and close by Holyrood Palace. It has recently been refurbished and styled with a blonde wood.

Art Deco style lamp in niche by entrance to the Queen’s Gallery:-

Lower part of stairwell:-

Upper part of stairwell:-

Stair guard rail:-

Ceiling + Light:-

At the time we visited there was an exhibition of paintings illustrating the lives of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Painting of Scutari Monument at Great Exhibition. (The Great Exhibition is one of my interests so I had to photograph this):-

Similarly this painting by Edouard Hildebrandt of Dumbarton Rock and Castle was a must:-

Information card re painting above:-