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Glamis Castle, Glamis, Angus One Place Study
Name
Glamis Castle and family Lyon
Geography
- Continent: Europe
- Sovereign State: United Kingdom
- Country: Scotland
- County: Angus
- GPS Coordinates: 56.6203, -3.0024
- Elevation: 60.0 m or 196.9 feet
Looking like a 'Real Castle Looking Castle' Glamis Castle is nestled between the Grampian Mountains to the North and the Sidlaw Hills to the South, along with the nearby village of Glamis, and Forfar, the county town of Angus. Glamis Castle and the estate has been the ancestral home of the Lyon and Bowes families for centuries.
It sits just half an hour from Perth and Dundee in the middle of lush lowland farmland which is only about 20 kilometres (12 mi) inland from the North Sea.
Overview
Glamis Castle is significant with respect to the royalty that was involved throughout the centuries from the time it was a small hunting lodge up until it became the home of a royal family.
Malcolm II (954-1034) King of Scotland (Alba) (r.1005-1034), Robert II 1316-1390) King of Scotland (r.1371-1390) , and Elizabeth I (1900-2002) Queen of England and Ireland (r.1558-1603), and HRH Princess Margaret (1930-2002) where all part of the glorious history of this castle.
Even on stage, the castle was a lodging for title character Macbeth MacFinlay (aka Macbeth) (1005-1057) King of Scotland (Alba) (r.1040-1057), a play by William Shakespeare.
In 1987, the Royal Bank of Scotland issued it's ten pound notes which featured Glamis castle.
Construction
What initially started out as red sandstone has, over the years faded into a most beautiful pink colour which enhances the overall appeal of a stately castle in time.
Its symmetrical appearance was originally a three level structure but was enlarged over the centuries featuring extremely tall twin towers on ether side of a central six level keep.
Patrick Lyon (1643-1695) 3rd Earl of Kinghorne made considerable enlargements to the castle in 1670.
Visitors today will marvel at the solid feel to the castle but will not realize that the walls within range from 3 feet thick (1metre) to 16 feet (52 metres) which enabled secret passages and rooms to be built into the structure. The passages were used as a means of escape if needed during times of battle or intrusion.
Lyon Family Peerage
The Lyons family (originally styled de Lyons, de Leonne, de Lyoun, Lyonne, and also spelled Lyon) is an eminent Anglo-Norman family descended from Ingelram de Lyons, Lord of Lyons, who arrived in England with the Norman Conquest, and from his relation, Nicholas de Lyons, who emigrated from Normandy to England in 1080.
The following are the names of male heirs to the Lyon family of Glamis Castle and are listed under their peerage title in chronological order. The family name changed three other times in the course of history.
Knight
Sir John de Lyoun (1225-1315)
Baron
Baron John de Lyon (1250-XXXX)
Baron of Forteviot, Perthshire, of Forgandenny, Perthshire, Drumgawan, and Aberdeenshire;
Knight
Sir John de Lyon, Baron (1290-XXXX)
Thane of Glamis (Created 1372)
John Lyon , 1st Thane (1340-1382)
Master of Glamis (Created 1380)
John Lyon, 1st Master (1380-1435)
Lord Glamis (Created 1445)
Patrick Lyon, 1st Lord (1402-1459)
Alexander Lyon, 2nd Lord (1430-1486)
John Lyon, 3rd Lord (1431-1497)
John Lyon, 4th Lord (1452-1513)
George Lyon, 5th Lord (1489-1505)
John Lyon, 6th Lord (c.1491-1528)
John Lyon, 7th Lord (c.1521-1558)
John Lyon, 8th Lord (c.1544-1578)
Patrick Lyon, 9th Lord (1575-1615)
Earls of Kinghorne (Created 1606)
Patrick Lyon, 1st Earl (1575-1615)
John Lyon, 2nd Earl (1596-1646)
Patrick Lyon, 3rd Earl (1643-1695)
Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne (Created 1677)
Patrick Lyon, 3rd Earl (1643-1695)
John Lyon, 4th Earl (1663-1712)
John Lyon, 5th Earl (1696-1715)
Charles Lyon, 6th Earl (c.1699-1728)
James Lyon, 7th Earl (c.1702-1735)
Thomas Lyon, 8th Earl (1704-1753)
John Bowes, 9th Earl (1737-1776) (Note: Family name change)
John Bowes, 10th Earl (1769-1820)
Thomas Lyon-Bowes, 11th Earl (1773-1846) (Note: Family name change)
Thomas Lyon-Bowes, 12th Earl (1822-1865)
Claude Bowes-Lyon, 13th Earl (1824-1904) (Note: family name change)
Claude George Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl (1855-1944)
Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 15 Earl (1884-1949)
Timothy Bowes-Lyon, 16th Earl (1918-1972)
Fergus Michael Claude Bowes-Lyon, 17th Earl (1928-1987)
Michael Fergus Bowes-Lyon, 18th Earl (1957-2016)
Simon Patrick Bowes-Lyon, 19th Earl (1986-XXXX)
Historical Highlights
Note: Some events that happened away from Glamis are included as a reference to the family, or were a significant historical event.
1034 - Malcolm II (954-1034) King of Scotland (Alba) (r.1005-1034) injured nearby in battle and died at the site of the today’s Glamis Castle.
1329 - Robert I (aka Robert the Bruce) (1274-1329) King of Scotland (r.1306-1329) battled the Balliol family and takes possession of Glamis in the name of Scotland.
1372 – Inheritor of the Crown, Robert II (1316-1390) King of Scots (r.1371-1390) grants the title of ‘Thange of Glamis’ to Sir John Lyon (1340-1382).
1376 – Sir John Lyon (1340-1382) marries Johanna Stewart (1350-1404) who is the daughter of King Robert II.
1380 - John Lyon (1380-1435) 1st Master (son) of Glamis is born to Sir John Lyon and Johanna Stewart in Glamis Castle.
1382 – Sir John Lyon (1340-1382) killed by James Lindsay of Crawford, nephew of the King, near Menmuir in Angus.
1400-1404 - Construction starts on the 'Palace House' likely by John Lyon (1380-1435) 1st Master of Glamis , which evolved over time into Glamis Castle.
1445 – Patrick Lyon (1402-1459) is created a peer and becomes 1st Lord Glamis.
1452 – John Lyon (1452-1513) 4th Lord Glamis was born at Glamis Castle.
1528 - John Lyon (1492–1528) 6th Lord Glamis dies at Leith and is buried at Glamis Castle.
1537 - Janet Douglas (1498-1537) lady Glamis, wife of John Lyon (1492–1528) 6th Lord Glamis is found guilty of witchcraft and plotting against the King and is sentenced to death at Edinburgh.
1537-1542 – Glamis Castle is forfeit to the Crown and occupied by James V (1512-1542) King of Scotland (r.1513-1542).
1543 – John Lyon (1521-1558) 7th Lord Glamis takes possession of Glamis Castle.
1562 - Mary I (1542-1587) Queen of Scotland visits Glamis Castle.
1606 – Patrick Lyon (1575-1615) 9th Lord Glamis is created the Earl of Kinghorne.
1650 – England's Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) and his troops occupy Glamis Castle.
1670-1689 – Major renovations to existing castle are undertaken by Patrick Lyon (1643-1695) 3rd Earl of Kinghorne.
1677 - Partick Lyon (1643-1695) 3rd Earl of Kinghorne is created 3rd Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne by Charles II (1630-1685) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland (r.1660-1685).
1688 – The Chapel at Glamis Castle is completed.
1715 – John Lyon (1696-1715) 5th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne is killed at the battle of Sheriffmuir, Ochil Hills, Scotland.
1716 – James Stuart (The Old Pretender) (1688-1766) visits Glamis Castle.
1728 – Charles Lyon (1699-1728) 6th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne is killed at Forfar, Angus, Scotland in a drunken brawl.
1746 - The Duke of Cumberland’s troops occupy Glamis Castle.
1753 – Thomas Lyon (1704-1753) 8th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne died in Glamis Castle.
1767 - John Lyon (1737-1776) 9th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne marries English heiress Mary Eleanor Bowes (1749-1800).
1767 – Lyon family names changed to Bowes starting with John Bowes (1737-1776) (formerly Lyon), 9th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
1769 – John Bowes (1769-1820) 10th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne born in Glamis Castle.
1770 - Landscape architect 'Capability Brown' (1716-1783) did upgrades to the greenspace in front of the castle.
1773 – Modifications are made to the west wing to add kitchens and a billiards room by John Bowes (1737-1776) 9th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
1773 – Family name changed to Lyon-Bowes starting with the Thomas Lyon-Bowes (1773-1846) 11th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne who was born in Glamis Castle.
1793 – Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) visits Glamis Castle.
1801 - West wing renovations are completed by the Claude Bowes-Lyon (1824-1904) 13th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
1820 - John Bowes (1769-1820) 10th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne died in Glamis Castle.
1855 – Family name changed to Bowes-Lyon starting with Claude Bowes-Lyon (1824-1904) 13th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne.
1865 – Thomas Lyon-Bowes (1822-1865) 12th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne died in Glamis Castle.
1870 - Composer Virginia Gabriel (1825-1877) visited and stayed overnight in the castle.
1877 - British diplomat Sir Horace Rumbold (1869-1941) visits the castle.
1900 – Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) (Later Queen Elizabeth I) is born to Claude George Bowes-Lyon (1855-1944) 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck (1862-1938) in London, England.
1904 - Claude George Bowes-Lyon (1855-1944) 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne inherits Glamis Castle upon the death of his father, Claude Bowes-Lyon (1824-1904) 13th Earl of Starthmore and Kinghorne.
1914-1918 – During World War I Glamis Castle becomes an auxiliary hospital for wounded soldiers.
1916 - Glamis Castle suffered a major fire.
1923 – Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) (Later Queen Elizabeth I) marries Prince Albert (1895-1952) Duke of York. They spent part of their honeymoon at Glamis Castle.
1930 – Princess Margaret (1930-2002) is born at Glamis Castle.
1930 – King George V (1865-1936) and Queen Mary (1867-1953) visit Glamis Castle.
1936 – Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) becomes HRH Elizabeth, Duchess of York, Queen Consort upon the succession of husband King George VI (1895-1952).
1950 – Glamis Castle is opened to the public for tours.
1972 – Fergus Michael Claude Bowes-Lyon (1928-1987) 17th Earl of Stratmore and Kinghorne inherits the castle from the Timothy Bowes-Lyon (1918-1972) 16th Earl of Stratmore and Kinghorne.
1987 – Michael Bowes-Lyon (1957-2016) 18th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne restores Pinetum and the walled garden.
2017 – Coronation Robes Exhibit opens to the public.
2019 – Women of Glamis Exhibit opens to the public.
Castle Points of Interest
The Billiard Room
Built around 1750 or so to plans by the 9th Earl, the room features tapestries by the Mortlake Tapestry Company of England depicting the story of Nebuchadnezzer, King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. There is a unique design on the ceiling as well.
The Chapel
Of the 46 seats within the chapel, one seat is always reserved for the "Grey Lady of Glamis" which is thought to be the ghost of Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis, and to this day no one is allowed to sit in that seat.
The Crypt
This room within the older medieval section of the castle features a barrel vaulted ceiling. As part of the original lower main hall, it was a reception area for visitors.
It is furnished with period furniture, suits of armor, hunting trophies on the walls and some weaponry as well.
The Dining Room
Created in 1850, this wood paneled oak wall room served as the main dining room and featured a table that could accommodate 40 guests.
The Drawing Room
Dubbed the 'Great Hall' by the 3rd Earl, it features an elaborate Italian ceiling by Dutch sculpter Dirck Dircksz van Santvoort (1609-1680).
The large fireplace features two female figures each side.
Duncan's Hall
Named after Duncan I (1001-1040) King of Scotland (Alba) (r.1034-1040) who was the historical basis of the "King Duncan" in Shakespeare's play Macbeth..
King Malcolm's Room
Named for Malcolm II (954-1034) who died on the site, or nearby of today's castle in 1034.
The fireplace features unique carved leather engravings that are polished to look like wood.
Wall hangings by Helen Middleton Lyon (1645-1708) wife of the 3rd Earl of Strathmore feature birds, and flowers.
The ceiling features a crest of King Malcolm II.
The Royal Apartments
King's Room - Last used by the late King George VI (1895-1952), the room feature a four post bed made for Patrick the 1st Earl of Strathmore.
Royal Bedroom - This was considered the Queen's bedroom and features wall paintings of various past family members.
Sitting Room - A sitting area for use by royalty to conduct business as well as relax.
Memorials and Statues
King's Statues
At the end of the approach drive leading to the castles front door are two statues, those being King Charles I (1600-1649) King of England, Scotland, and Ireland; and James VI ( (James Charles Stuart) 1566-1625) King of Scotland as James VI and King James I of England and Ireland.
King Malcolm's Stone
Location: In the garden
This is actually a slab of stone from Pictish times and features a cross of carved scenes which likely represents murder.
When the deed was done, the perpetrators escaped in the area but got lost and ended up drowning in the icy waters of Forfar Loch, which is represented by a fish on the other side of the cross.
Supreme Scottish Sundial
Location: On front lawn
Built in 1671, the large sundial is 21 feet (7 metres) high, and was used to set clocks in the castle. A real luxury for these times.
The dial was the brainchild of Patrick, 3rd Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne in1670, and is a grand structure featuring four lions each carrying a sundial in their claws which represents the history of the Lyon family.
Known in technical talk as ‘stellated rhombicuboctahedron‘, it features lions topped by a canopy with a tiered base above for the 'mathematical pineapple’ of 80 dial faces. The top features four ‘fleur-de-lys’, in which the tips of four petals balance the coronet for the Earl. All considered very elaborate for the times.
Gardens
The Italian Garden
Designed in 1910 by architect Arthur Castings, and created by Countess Cecilia, wife of the 14th Earl and mother to HM Queen Elizabeth I, The Queen Mother.
The Pinetum
Created by the 13th Earl in 1870, it features many native American pine trees.
The Walled Garden
Features a relaxing pond surrounded by a variety of shrubs, plants, and flowers, and apple trees, along with a large central fountain and a Monet-inspired bridge.
In the old days the cooks of the kitchen would grow fruits and vegetables here which not only were for the castle occupants but also given to the poor village residents as well. The garden today supplies the Castle Kitchen Restaurant.
Notable People
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Lancelot Brown (aka 'Capability Brown') (1716-1783) English Landscape Architect
Born: Kirkharle, Northumberland in Northern England
Died: London, England
Resting Palace: Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, England
Bio Summary: Lancelot Brown soon acquired the peculiar nickname "Capability" from his habit of telling clients that their gardens had "great capabilities".
He did a make-over of the greenspace at Glamis Castle in 1770.
1761 - In later life, Brown was appointed head gardener at Hampton Court Palace, though he continued his private practice as well.
Parents: William Brown (bef.1676-XXXX) and Ursula Hall (bef. 1680-XXXX)
Siblings: John Brown (1708-XXXX)
Spouse: Bridget Wayet (1718-XXXX) Married 1744
Issue: Bridget Brown (1744-1828), Lancelot Brown II (1748-1802), John Brown (1751-1808), Thomas Brown (1761-1829)
For additional information see WikiTree profile Brown-58012
Janet Douglas (aka Grey Lady Glamis) (1498-1537)
Born: Angus, Scotland
Died: Edinburgh, Scotland
Resting Place: Unknown
Bio Summary: In 1529, Janet was summoned before Parliament accused of witchcraft, and in 1537 Janet was convicted of plotting to poison King James V. She was sentenced to death by burning at Edinburgh.
Parents: George Douglas (1469-1513) Master of Angus and Elizabeth Drummond (1465-1514)
Siblings: Archibald Douglas (1489-1557) 6th Earl of Angus , Sir George Douglas of Pittendriech (1490--1552)
Spouse Number 1: John Lyon (c.1491-1528) 6th Lord. Married 1520
Issue: Elizabeth Lyons (1469-1513), John Lyon (1510-1558) 7th Lord Glamis, Margaret Lyon (1514-1610), George Lyon (1519-1537)
Spouse Number 2: Archibald Campbell (1485-1537) Married 1535)
Issue: Walter Campbell (1520-1564), John Campbell (1535-1563), Mary Campbell (1536-1590)
John Lyon (1340-1382) 1st Thane of Glamis , 4th Knight of Glamis
Born: Glamis, Angus, Scotland
Died: Balhall, Angus, Scotland
Resting Place: Abbey Church of Scone, Perthshire, Scotland
Bio Summary: Nicknamed the 'White Lyon' because of his fair complexion, he was granted the Glamis property by Robert II (1316-1390) in 1372 along with the title of 'Thane of Glamis'.
1371 - Appointed Keeper of the Privy Seal
c.1375 - Keeper of Edinburgh Castle
1377 - Appointed Lord Chamberlain
1382 - Court Treasurer
Parents: Sir John de Lyon (1290-XXXX), Baron of Forteviot, Perthshire, of Forgandenny, Perthshire, Drumgawan, Aberdeenshire and Margery St John (1325-1395)
Siblings: Unknown
Spouse: Princess Johanna (Jean) (1350-1404) (Daughter of Robert II) Married 1376
Issue: John Lyon (1380-1435) 1st Master (son) of Glamis
For additional information see WikiTree profile Lyon-411
John Lyon (1380-1435) 1st Master (son) of Glamis
Born: Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland
Died: Scone, Perthshire, Scotland
Resting Place: Abbey Church of Scone, Perthshire, Scotland
Bio Summary: Sir John rebuilt the old royal hunting lodge he had inherited from his father John Lyon (1340-1382) 1st Thane into the Glamis Castle you see today.
1404 - He built what was at the time called the Palace House, and which now forms the core of the east wing of the castle.
Parents: John Lyon (1340-1382) 1st Thane of Glamis, 4th Knight of Glamis, and Princess Johanna (Jean) (1350-1404)
Siblings: Unknown
Spouse: Married Elizabeth Graham (1384-1435)
Issue: Patrick Lyon (1402-1459), David Lyon (1404-XXXX), Michael Lyon (1406-XXXX)
For additional information see WikiTree profile Lyon-1181
Patrick Lyon (1402-1459) 1st Lord Glamis
Born: Glamis, Forfarshire, Scotland
Died: Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Resting Place: Unknown
Bio Summary: Patrick was made 1st Lord Glamis by King James I (1394-1437) in 1435. In that year he began work on the castle's great tower. He did not get to see the completion but construction continued after his death which was completed in 1484.
1450–1451 - Lord Auditor
1450–1452 - Master of the King's Household to King James II
1451 - Ambassador to England
1455 - Ambassador to England
1456-1459 - Keeper of the Castles of Kildrummy, Kindrocht and Balveny
Parents: Sir John Lyon,1st Master of Glamis (1380-1435) and Elizabeth Graham (1384-1435)
Siblings: Unknown
Spouse: Isabel Ogilvie (1406-1484) Married 1459
Issue: Alexander Lyon (1430-1486) 2nd Lord Glamis, John Lyon (1431-1497) 3rd Lord Glamis, William Lyon (XXXX-XXXX) of Peetanya / Pettanys and of Easter Ogil, Elizabeth Lyon (XXXX-XXXX), Violetta Lyon (XXXX-XXXX)
John Bowes (1737-1776) 9th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
Born: Durham, County Durham, England
Died: Of tuberculosis whilst at sea on his way to Portugal at age 38.
Resting Place: Unknown
Bio Summary: Nicknamed 'the beautiful Lord Strathmore' around town.
1770's - He was responsible for upgrading the castle grounds.
He adopted his wife's last name and changed his from Lyon to Bowes.
Parents: Thomas Lyon (1704-1753) 8th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and Jean Nicholson (1713-1778) Married 1736
Siblings: James Philip Lyon (1738–1763), Thomas Lyon (1741–1796), Mary Lyon (1749-1767), Susan Lyon (1745-1769), Anne Lyon (1746-1811), Jane Lyon (1753-1836)
Spouse: Mary Bowes (1749-1800) Married 1767
Issue: Lady Maria Jane Lyon (1768-1806), John Lyon-Bowes (1769-1820) 10th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, Lady Anna Maria Lyon (1770-1832), George Bowes-Lyon (1771-1806), Thomas Bowes-Lyon (1773-1846) 11th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne
For additional information see WikiTree profile Lyon-8
Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (Later HRH Elizabeth I) Queen Consort (aka Queen Mother)
Born: Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Died: The Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park in Berkshire, England
Resting Place: King George VI Memorial Chapel, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England
Bio Summary: While not born at Glamis, she spent much of her childhood in the castle.
1936 - Became Queen Consort upon the succession of her husband King George VI (1895-1952).
Parents: Claude Bowes-Lyon (1855-1944)14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne and Cecilia Cavendish-Bentinck (1862-1938)
Siblings: Violet Hyacinth Bowes-Lyon (1882-1893), Mary Frances Bowes-Lyon (1883-1961), Patrick Bowes-Lyon (1884-1949) 15th Earl of Glamis , John Bowes-Lyon (1886-1930), Alexander Francis Bowes-Lyon (1887-1911), Fergus Bowes-Lyon (1889-1915), Rose Constance Bowes-Lyon (1890-1967), Michael Claude Hamilton Bowes-Lyon (1893-1953), David Bowes-Lyon (1902-1961)
Spouse: George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George (1895-1952) Married 1923
Issue: Margaret Rose Windsor (1930-2002) Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, CI, GCVO, GCStJ, CD, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary (1926-2022) (Later Elizabeth II)
For additional information see WikiTree profile Lyon-5
Margaret Rose Windsor 1930-2002) Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, CI, GCVO, GCStJ, CD
Born: Glamis Castle, Angus, Scotland
Died: King Edward VII Hospital, London, England
Resting Place: Unknown
Bio Summary: She was mostly a rambunctious and wild sister to Queen Elizabeth II since the time she was born in the castle.
Parents: Albert Frederick Arthur George (Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha) Windsor (1895-1952) and Elizabeth Angela Marguerite (Bowes-Lyon) Windsor (1900-2002)
Siblings: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (1926-2022) Queen Elizabeth II
Spouse: Antony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon (1930-2017) Married 1960-1978
Issue: David Albert Charles Armstrong-Jones, 2nd Earl of Snowden (1961-XXXX), Lady Sarah Frances Elizabeth Armstrong-Jones (1964 -XXXX)
For additional information see WikiTree profile Windsor-24
The 'Monster of Glamis
It is commonly suggested that 'The Monster' was the first-born of the 11th Earl of Glamis, who was horribly deformed and so hideously twisted in body that he could never be allowed to inherit the title. Some records have said the son was born and died in 1821. Others speculate that he did not die but was held in a secret suite of rooms his entire life, never allowed to be seen, even by family members.
The Cousins
The story of Katherine Bowes-Lyon (1926-2014) and Nerissa Bowes-Lyon (1919-1986), both cousins of Queen Elizabeth II were born mentally disabled and who both spent their lives locked away in homes and hospitals, ignored by their family.
Ghosts of Glamis
The Maid
One of the staff maids happened to come across a secret room which contained the two cousins who were mentally disabled.
When the Earl found out, he ordered the maid's tongue cut out so she could never reveal what she had witnessed. But in a struggle, she ran from the guards and was then killed.
Her ghost is still reported to be seen today running and screaming silently with blood spilling from its mouth.
Earl Beardie
An Earl and armored knight, is reported to be roaming throughout the castle to this very day. As a gambler and overall nasty person, he can still be heard shouting obscenities and rattling dice at all hours of the night.
Grey Lady of Glamis'
When you think of a chapel you think of a serene setting without distraction. But people visiting this room have reported a grey figure of a lady walking in and out of the walls.
Lady Janet Douglas was charged with plotting to murder James V of Scotland and of witchcraft. Despite finding no evidence, James had her burned at the stake in Edinburgh in 1537.
Ready-Camera-Action
Being the childhood home of the late Queen Mother, Glamis Castle and bithplace of Princess Margaret, the castle and grounds were the location for the TV series The Crown (2016).
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