A bit of fun

Saturday night was party night as staff and their friends / partners came together for the annual barbeque and games challenge.

'Challenge' is the word because there's usually a football match that looks similar to something you see in a school playground where a ball gets kicked and swarms of people chase it around until someone eventually toe-pokes it into the goal! Mike the Forester turned 'poacher' for the evening but thanks to him the castle team managed to save face.

A welcome addition to this year's event was live music from Sandy Ingram (fiddle) and Alan Morrison (accordian). It looked like all the staff thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the dances - especially 'Strip the Willow'. As Stuart (Head Guide) said, 'For as long as I live I will never forget the look on Gary's face as his feet lifted off the ground during the spinning part of the dance. It was a look of absolute surprise, shock and fear.'

The weather was kind to us, the food was first class and the camaraderie of the team here at Glamis was reinforced once again.

Peter Pan flies into Glamis

Castle staff entered the spirit of the occasion as they dressed up in final preparation for the forthcoming Peter Plan play at Glamis. Tuesday 15th July will see Heartbreak Productions present a powerful adaptation of JM Barrie’s classic tale.

Facepainters will be around during the afternoon and evening of the 15th to offer their services free of charge to children. There is also free admission to grounds for those with Peter Pan tickets and don’t forget, we’d love to see as many kids dressed up as pirates, lost boys / girls, Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook and of course Peter Pan.

Outdoor Picnic Play - Peter Pan - Tuesday 15th July

Start Date: 15/07/2008

All aboard the Jolly Roger and fasten your belts for a fast and furious journey back to your childhood.

Now's your chance to become a member of the gang of Lost Boys, Indians or Fairies and let your imagination run riot in the Heartbreak playground of fun and danger.

Come with us as Peter Pan brings the dastardly villain, Captain Hook to justice and play to your heart's content.

Tickets available from our online shop. 
Special Offer: Show your Peter Pan ticket and receive admission to Barrie's Birthplace  for just £1.50 per person. Valid for whole of 2008.

The Pipers' Trail Visits Glamis Castle

The Pipers’ Trail, which runs over 470 miles from Lerwick to Ayr, visited Glamis Castle today and treated visitors to a musical and theatrical spectacle. The trail sets out to celebrate the music of Pipes and Drums and to encourage participation from a broad cross-section of society. Public performances are planned throughout Scotland and with The Pipers’ trail show incorporates a mix of music, dance, parades and a theatrical performance.


The Pipers were on route to Arbroath but gave visitors of Glamis Castle a preview of the full performance which is being demonstrated around the country along with parades and workshops where first class instructors aim to develop the skills of pipers and drummers of all ages and standards.


More information, including dates of performances, can be found on the trail at www.thepiperstrail.com

Helicopter Tactical Crew Visit Glamis

Flight Lieutenant Andrew Hodge of 28 Sqn RAF Benson introduced himself and colleagues to staff at Glamis and shed some light on the helicopters which had been flying over the castle.

The Aircraft in the photo is a 28 Sqn Merlin which was used in The Qualified Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course and is held each year in various parts of the UK.

This year 28 squadron were flying out of RAF Leuchars.