The ancient site of Glamis Castle, near Forfar in Angus, is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore and Kinghorne, and stands in stunning surroundings of parkland and both formal and agricultural gardens. It is also the home of some particularly important and historically significant yew trees including two planted by the Royal Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in 1937. An avenue of yew hedge from the castle leads to the late Princess Margaret’s memorial. It was under the shade and shelter of three yews, two of them ancient, standing to the south of the castle where the princesses are known to have loved playing in early childhood.
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Glamis Castle
Ancient yews at Glamis Castle
Fluted trunk of ancient yew at Glamis Castle
Under the canopy of an ancient yew at Glamis Castle
Yew at Glamis Castle
Commemorative plaque for Queen Elizabeth planting a yew tree
Commemorative plaque for Princess Margaret planting a yew tree
Memorial for Princess Margaret at the end of a yew hedge avenue
Age: Heritage (<400 yrs), Ancient (400-800 yrs)
Access: Public ~ Admission fees and opening times apply
Site Type: Historic Castle/House/Estate
Location: Glamis castle, Forfar, Angus DD8 1RJ
OS Map Grid: NO 386 480
Coordinates: 56.619902, -3.001234
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Access: Public ~ Admission fees and opening times apply
Age: Heritage (<400 yrs), Ancient (400-800 yrs)
Site Type: Historic Castle/House/Estate
Location: Glamis castle, Forfar, Angus DD8 1RJ
OS Map Grid: NO 386 480
Coordinates: 56.619902, -3.001234
