Glamis Castle description and photos - Great Britain: Scotland (Topic)

Glamis Castle description and photos - Great Britain: Scotland. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Glamis Castle.

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Glamis Castle is located near the village of the same name in the Angus region of Scotland. As the archaeological excavations show, people lived in these as early as prehistoric times. Carved Pictish stones have been found near Glamis Castle.

In 1034, King Malcolm II was killed in Glamis, in the royal hunting lodge. Shakespeare in Macbeth transfers the murder scene to Glamis Castle, although the real King Macbeth (d. 1057) had nothing to do with the castle. In 1376 the castle was granted to Sir John Lyon, Thane of Glamis, the king's son-in-law. From then until today, Glamis Castle remains the family residence of the Lyons (Bowes Lyons) family.

The castle was rebuilt many times, gradually transforming from a fortified citadel into an elegant architectural structure reminiscent of French chateau. The main work was carried out in the 17th and 18th centuries. At the same time, a garden was laid out around the castle.

In 1900, the Earl of Bowes-Lyon had a daughter, Lady Elizabeth, who later became Queen of Great Britain, and since 1952 bore the title of Queen Mother. Her youngest daughter Princess Margaret was born at Glamis Castle.

The castle chapel is designed for 46 people, services are held in it, and one place in the chapel always remains free - they say that this is the place of the Gray Lady, the family ghost of the Glamis castle. Part of the castle and gardens are open to visitors.

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