Glamis Castle

Glamis Castle is located next to the village of Glamis, which is in Angus, Scotland. It is located 4 miles south of Kirriemuir (Scottish Gaelic: An Ceathramh Mòr) and 5 miles southwest of Forfar (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Fharfair). The earliest parts of the present building is the L-plan tower which dates from the early fifteenth century although there was a castle on this site in the fourteenth century. Over the centuries the have been additions to the castle and it is particularly noted for the plasterwork ceilings. The castle and grounds which are home to the Earls of Strathmore are open to the public.

Image: Glamis Castle in Scotland from Morris's Country Seats (1880).

Link: Glamis Castle webpage.