Glamis Castle
Turreted fairytale castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother and the setting of Macbeth
- Scotland
- Angus
- 14th century
- Scots Baronial
- castle
Glamis Castle's pink turrets and towers rise from the parkland of Angus. The family home of the Earls of Strathmore and childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, it is also the legendary setting of Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Construction: 14th-century origins; rebuilt 17th century
Frequently asked questions
- When was Glamis Castle built?
- Glamis Castle was built mainly in the 14th century. Full construction span: 14th-century origins; rebuilt 17th century.
- Where is Glamis Castle?
- Glamis Castle is in Glamis, Scotland (around 56.62°, -3.00°).
- What kind of castle is Glamis Castle?
- Glamis Castle is a castle in the Scots Baronial style. Turreted fairytale castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother and the setting of Macbeth.