# Glamis Castle, Forfar — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back in time at this legendary Scottish fortress in Angus, childhood home of the Queen Mother and steeped in royal history. Perfect for family picnics with onsite facilities including parking and baby changing. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/forfar/attractions/glamis-castle (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Castle # Glamis Castle Glamis [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5710933327524929533&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Salvatore C.](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103749460031897971579) **In short:** Glamis Castle is a castle in Forfar, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6,376 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Glamis Castle Step back in time at this legendary Scottish fortress in Angus, childhood home of the Queen Mother and steeped in royal history. Perfect for family picnics with onsite facilities including parking and baby changing. ## What's nearby - Macbeth Trail 300m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Liz](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/112096176619617554738/reviews) ★★★★★ Fabulous place. Took my friend who is in a wheelchair and the access from the car park is good. The castle had said there was a video tour available on the ground floor for disabled people. It was fantastic. A guided tour through the castle, each room or space with a different guide, all so knowledgeable and interesting tales and stories told. We really felt like we had been around the castle. So well done Glamis, I can’t remember any other places doing this so well. The restaurant is accessible and the menu is very good. You can sit outside if you wish and the is a small coffee, cake and ice cream bar outside. The grounds are accessible but be careful as the paths are gravel and difficult to push a wheelchair on. It is mainly level with a short steeper section to the kitchen walled garden. The shop has lovely things, too tempting! The main highlight was the staff who were so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. · via Google [Fiona Colbron-Brown](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109812696502964372520/reviews) ★★★★★ Fabulous nostalgic trip to Glamis for both me and my 92yr young mum. She used to do Scottish dancing at the castle 20 years ago, it's been over 35 years since I was last here. There staff are so lovely and knowledgeable, loved the tour and there's a great cafe & gift shop. The grounds are stunning but too much for my mum for one day so will need to return soon. · via Google [Dorothy Granger](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109681668019096605955/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice day out with my adult daughter - the weather was kind so we did the circle walk through the wood and garden, very beautiful. Had lunch in the restaurant - good variety of food stuffs and reasonably priced. Great gift shop too and the antique floor is always worth a browse (I started my Christmas shopping!!) All in all - this is a nice day out and worth the price of admission. We might do the castle tour another time. · via Google [Lou C](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100112426463462131474/reviews) ★★★★★ Spent a fantastic afternoon here. Guided tour and gardens cost £19.50 for one adult. No one actually checked tickets when going around the gardens so not sure how that works. The shop was lovely, check out upstairs too. Restaurant was fantastic and delighted to see everything clearly marked for dietary requirements. My vegan friendly sandwich was delicious. Guided tour was really interesting. My only constructive criticism is it was far too fast. Missed some parts of rooms as we were ushered into the next room as there was tours in front of us and im assuming behind us too so as timing felt limited in each room. Missed being able to have a good look around each room. Really interesting history. No photos were allowed until youre at the last room. There was a play park for kids, Highland cows, gardens which will be lovely in bloom, they were all quite sparse today, fantastic woodland walk, italian garden was lovely. Look out for the wee pet cemetery and the wooden statues in the macbeth loop. All in all a fantastic afternoon here. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x488665e2f20f8999:0x4f414f9a83101ffd!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this castle offers engaging guided tours with knowledgeable and entertaining guides, highlighting its rich history and royal connections. They also appreciate the beautiful, well-maintained grounds and gardens, which are perfect for walks. Guests mention the restaurant and cafe provide good value, delicious food, and friendly, helpful staff. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Angus, DD8 1RJ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=56.6201994%2C-3.0017186) **Category** Castles & Palaces **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (6,376 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Forfar [More attractions in Forfar](https://staycation.co.uk/forfar/attractions) ★ 4.7 (6,376 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.glamis-castle.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01307 840393](tel:01307840393) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Forfar **Postcode** DD8 1RJ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C8RJXCX+38 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x488665e2f20f8999:0x4f414f9a83101ffd!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488665e2f20f8999:0x4f414f9a83101ffd!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x488665e2f20f8999:0x4f414f9a83101ffd!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Forfar Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes: free car park, paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Glamis Castle? 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