Glamis Castle, Angus

Tommy enjoying the regal surroundings of Glamis Castle! (click / tap to enlarge)

We recently spent a very pleasant afternoon wandering the gardens and grounds of Glamis Castle (pronounced Glaamz by the way). Glamis was the family home of the Queen Mother and has been in the Lyon (latterly Boyes-Lyon) family since the 14th century. The estate is currently in the hands of the controversial figure Simon Bowes-Lyon, 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.

We didn't visit the castle itself; obviously dogs are not permitted inside. Dogs are allowed on lead throughout the extensive gardens and grounds however. Attractions include an Italian Garden, Walled Garden, an interesting little family pet cemetery and some Highland Cattle too. There's also a Macbeth trail with some intricate carved wooden statues, a nod to the connection that the castle has with Shakespeare's play. If you fancy a bite or a cuppa, there's a lovely café / restaurant with plenty of outside dog friendly seating. The gift shop is also worth a wander around.

Tickets for the grounds and gardens are £7.50 (castle tickets cost £16 and include grounds/gardens). Further information can be found on the Glamis Castle website. All images can be clicked / tapped to enlarge. Information is current as of our last visit in July 2023.

Here are some photo highlights:

Glamis Castle

King Charles snapped running away from King Charles

Tommy and Jasper briefly pose at the Italian Garden before embarking on their next mischief making adventure!

Jasper in the Italian Garden

Princess Margaret Memorial

A couple of Heilan Coos!

Fantastic wooden carvings along the Macbeth Trail

Tommy plotting with some new friends that he seems to have made along the Macbeth Trail!

The Walled Garden

Tommy and Jasper looking very pleased with themselves at the Walled Garden

Tommy at the Walled Garden

A last view of the castle before we head off