Overview
Glamis Castle - the childhood home of the Queen Mother - has captured the imagination of generations of visitors by virtue of its architectural splendour and royal associations. This book presents a detailed account of the buildings and gardens of Glamis Castle, principal seat of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne since the 1370s. Using a combination of site investigation and the examination of material from the family archives, the author presents a comprehensive picture of the Castle's development from its origins in the 14th century to the present day. Weaving the strands of family history into the castle's architectural development, the author traces its various incarnations: medieval castle, royal palace, great house in the Scottish Baronial style, baroque palace, late Victorian country house.Synopsis
Glamis Castle - the childhood home of the Queen Mother - has captured the imagination of generations of visitors by virtue of its architectural splendour and royal associations. This book presents a detailed account of the buildings and gardens of Glamis Castle, principal seat of the Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne since the 1370s. Using a combination of site investigation and the examination of material from the family archives, the author presents a comprehensive picture of the Castle's development from its origins in the 14th century to the present day. Weaving the strands of family history into the castle's architectural development, the author traces its various incarnations: medieval castle, royal palace, great house in the Scottish Baronial style, baroque palace, late Victorian country house.