Top Things to do in Angus
5 Castles in Angus That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Angus, United Kingdom including Glamis Castle, Edzell Castle and Garden, Balintore Castle, Cortachy Castle Angus, Brechin Castle.
Restaurants in Angus
1. Glamis Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,585 reviews
2019 Opening Times - March 30th - December 19th Witness to over 1000 years of history in the heart of Angus is the stunning and historic Glamis Castle. Ancestral seat to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne, inspiration for Shakespeare's Macbeth and childhood home of H.M. Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Glamis Castle has witnessed a wealth of history. Throughout our open season expert guides will help visitors follow in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, James V, Bonnie Dundee, the Old Jacobite Pretender to the throne James VIII, the ill-fated Janet Douglas and of course tell the story of the bitter-sweet life of Mary Eleanor Bowes. See our gardens and grounds flourish in the Summer months, visit our Gift Shop for some inspirational gift ideas and be served scrumptious delights from the Victorian Kitchen Restaurant.
Reviewed By iainatsea - Helensburgh, United Kingdom
I was very interested to visit HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's childhood home and the place where the late Princess Margaret was born. Despite its imposing stature Glamis Castle is a very homely place. It was one of the first houses tin the UK to have central heating installed and so it was warm and cosy too. Hundreds of years of fascinating history of Scotland are told in the house and it was nice seeing casual photos of our Royal family 'at home' enjoying life inside their grand house. Outside, there is a well stocked walled garden, a beautiful Italian garden and pet cemetery, a memorial to Princess Margaret and a MacBeth Walk with wooden statues of characters from the Shakespeare story that was set in Glamis Castle and its grounds. The Castle has the comfortable feel of a private home and indeed, the 19th Earl of Strathmore still lives there.
2. Edzell Castle and Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 168 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. The beautiful walled garden at Edzell is one of Scotland's unique sights, created by Sir David Lindsay in 1604. Edzell was home to the Lindsays, a gifted yet tragic noble family whose head became the Earl of Crawford and one of the most powerful men in the realm. The Lindsay’s most famous guests include Mary Queen of Scots in 1562 and her son James VI in 1580 and 1589. The 'Pleasance' is a delightful formal garden with walls decorated with sculptured stone panels, flower boxes and niches for nesting birds. Explore the summer house, the great garden, the 16th century tower house and Lindsay Aisle - the family burial vault.
3. Balintore Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By BurnleyScoobysmum
Fabulous visit to this wonderful castle,stayed in the kitchen wing with my sister and her hubby. It is a stunning place and David is a great host. The castle is being renovated and David is bringing new life to the castle ,will definitely be back to see how it is progressing
4. Cortachy Castle Angus
5. Brechin Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
