Monday, July 4, 2011

Glamis Castle, Scotland

Childhood home to Queen Elizabeth, ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore for over 600 years, the setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Glamis Castle is living monument to Scottish history. Visit Glamis Castle on your Celtic Tours Historic Scotland self-drive vacation.

Glamis Castle is no stranger to royalty. Not only was it the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth, it was also visited by other notable royals such as Mary Queen of Scots. Glamis Castle is also home to many a Scottish Legend and Ghost story including one story of how a there is said to be a secret room where a nobleman played cards with the devil himself. Considered to be one of the most haunted castles in Scotland, known for the haunting of “The White Lady” who glides swiftly passed visitors. It is reported that over a 100 people claim to have seen the ghost on one occasion.

Glamis castle as witnessed more than 600 years of history and you will be delighted to hear the many stories, secrets and intriguing tales that surround it. Visit Glamis Castle on your Celtic Tours Historic Scotland self-drive vacation.


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