Glamis Castle, the ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and birthplace of HRH The Princess Margaret will reopen to the public Friday March 30.
Visitors this season will have the opportunity to enjoy the latest exhibition featuring artefacts, paintings and models showcasing Streatlam Castle, which was one of the three historical properties owned by the Earls of Strathmore.
On March 29 1959 the remains of Streatlam Castle vanished in a series of huge explosions. The home where John Bowes had been brought up, and where he had lived for much of his life, had effectively been obliterated by the Territorial Army upon invitation from the castle’s then owner. And yet not every trace had been erased. This exhibition will show how Streatlam looked in its heyday, bringing to life the style in which John Bowes, one of the richest men in England, lived. His were the classic passions of a Victorian gentleman, certainly, but one who was out of the ordinary in many ways, and this exhibition will tell that tale.
Enjoy an EGGSTREMELY tremendous Easter at Glamis Castle!
The Glamis Castle Easter Weekend takes place on March 31 and April 1 from 10am to 4.30pm each day.
Look forward to the Mini Easter Market opening at 11am and featuring 25 local stallholders selling a large variety of crafts, drink and food.
Explore the beautiful gardens and grounds while you search for the Easter Bunny’s giant cupcakes. Pick up the clues from the gift shop and unscramble the letters found near the cupcakes to be entered into the amazing prize draw.
The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance from 11.30am to 12pm and from 1pm to 1.30pm each day, so be ready to snap a spring selfie with him on Saturday and Sunday!
On Sunday Glamis Castle is delighted to host the second Have a Go Highland Games. Take part and test your skills in shotput, weight throw, caber, tug of war, athletics, cycling, pipes and drums!
The Have a Go Highland Games area will be open from 10.30am to 4pm on Sunday April 1.
Learn all about Glamis Castle’s incredible past whilst searching for runaway bunnies and Easter chicks on an expertly guided castle tour. Castle tours run regularly throughout the weekend.
The Gift Shop will be open selling a wide variety of delightful new stock so be sure to hop in and browse through the new fashion, food, drink, children’s toys and more!
Hungry? The Victorian Kitchen Restaurant will be serving scrumptious hot food, cakes and refreshments throughout the weekend and will be delighted to welcome you in after a fun day of Easter activities.
Glamis Castle is open from 10am to 5.30pm with the last castle tour leaving at 4.30pm.