7964 x 2983 px | 67,4 x 25,3 cm | 26,5 x 9,9 inches | 300dpi
Ort:
Glamis Castle, Forfar, Angus. Scotland.
Weitere Informationen:
Glamis Castle is situated beside the village of Glamis — pronounced Glahmz It is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore, who opened it to the public. It is not run by the National Trust for Scotland. Glamis Castle was the childhood home of Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, best known as the Queen Mother. Her daughter, Princess Margaret, was born there. A picture of the castle is featured on the Royal Bank of Scotland ten pound note. The plasterwork ceilings of Glamis are noteworthy for their detail and preservation. Along with those of Muchalls Castle and Craigievar Castle, they are considered the finest in Scotland. The castle features extensively in fiction and legend, and according to local legend has more dark secrets than any other castle in Britain. Glamis is set in rolling hills approximately 20 kilometers from the North Sea. This region of Scotland is noted for its early Pictish culture as well as Middle Ages events. The Eassie Stone, one of the best examples of early Pictish stone carving, is located nearby. To the south is Scone Palace, the ancient site of coronation of Scottish kings. About 30 kilometers north is Dunnotar Castle. The grounds upon which the castle sits cover more than 14, 000 acres and, in addition to containing lush gardens and walking trails, produces several cash crops including lumber and beef. There are two streams which run through the estate, one of which is known as Glamis Burn. An arboretum overlooking Glamis Burn features trees from all over the world, many of which are rare and several hundred years old. Birds and other small wildlife can be seen throughout the grounds. There is a tea room in the castle, and part of the gardens and grounds are open to the public. The castle is available to functions like dinners and weddings.
