Glamis Castle on the Northern Belle
En route to Glamis Castle a delicious three-course brunch is served as the glorious British countryside passes by. On arrival, follow the platform guides as they accompany you to our private transfer which will escort you to the castle. Spend the afternoon learning the history of the castle with a guided tour and then take time to explore on your own.
The childhood home of the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, majestic Glamis Castle even got a mention from Shakespeare who referred to Macbeth as the “Thane of Glamis”. In reality, the doomed Scottish king wasn’t – that was just a bit of old Will’s imagination. But fairytale Glamis, in the heart of Angus, has been the ancestral seat of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne since the 14th century.
The late Queen Mother always loved the place, which has been described as Scotland’s most beautiful castle, and her younger daughter Princess Margaret was born there. As a child, she and her brother were notorious for getting up to some cheeky pranks – such as pouring freezing water from the ramparts onto unsuspecting arriving guests. See how many red squirrels and herons you can spot in the magnificent Italian and Walled gardens before touring Glamis’s rooms, hung with priceless works of arts and tapestries. The castle is, of course, rumoured to be haunted by many ghosts, including the legendary “Monster of Glamis”. One story even claims that a vampire child is walled up in the ramparts.
After an incredible day we rejoin the Northern Belle for a Champagne reception, before tucking into a sumptuous six-course dinner during the leisurely journey home.