When Glamis Castle was given to the Lyon family in 1372 I'm sure Sir John had no idea of how the castle would develop and evolve over the years. All he could do was add a little bit to it and pass it on to the next generation.
Well, six hundred and thirty six years later we are still adding bits on and leaving a legacy for generations to come. In 2008, the Queen Mother Memorial Gates were installed thus 'connecting' the castle to Glamis Village for the first time in history. A further memorial was erected in memory of HRH The Princess Margaret and a new fountain was added to enhance the visual aspect of the castle grounds.
Perhaps the fastest changes have been on technology. The website is now a key promotional tool for us and we're enjoying getting to grips with the world of blogs, social networks etc.
We are, however, fairly new at this game so if anybody out there wants to give us a hand or wants to give us some things to discuss then we want to hear from you.
Off to learn more about technology!
About Glamis Castle
- Glamis Castle
- Glamis, Angus, United Kingdom
- My stones have witnessed more than 600 years of Scottish history and I’ve got a great story to share with you. Some say I’m the most haunted castle in Scotland and it’s widely acknowledged that Shakespeare had me in mind when he was looking for the setting for the murder of King Duncan in his famous play ‘Macbeth’. I have a much softer past, as well though. I’m the birthplace of HRH The Princess Margaret and the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Today I’m lived in by the Strathmore family and I welcome the thousands of visitors who come to see me each year.
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