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Places to Visit in Glamis

As one of the most unsung corners of Scotland, Angus has plenty to offer visitors, from fantastic historical sights to amazing local cuisine. Located just 12 miles north of Dundee is the quaint village of Glamis, which is well-known for its collection of beautiful 18th century cottages which make it an outstanding conservation area. As well as being a lovely place to stay, Glamis has a number of attractions within the surrounding area which make it a great place to holiday. Here’s a guide to things to do in Glamis and the immediate area.

Historical Things to Do

Glamis Castle Glamis Castle is the main reason why people head to this wonderful village. Although there is over 1,000 years worth of history to discover here, the castle is primarily known for being the childhood home of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the birthplace of her second daughter HRH Princess Margaret. It is easily one of Scotland’s most stunning castles with its fairy tale turrets, towers and conical roofs against the impressive backdrop of the Grampian mountains. A tour of the castle will take you through the royal apartments, dining room and drawing room, among many others. The grounds are worthy of a stroll by themselves, especially the formal Italian Garden and the Macbeth Trail; the castle was the setting of Shakespeare’s tragedy. You should also visit the castle’s Victorian Kitchen Restaurant which serves delicious meals using the best local produce, some of it from the castle grounds itself.

Pictish Stones Dotted around the eastern side of Scotland are a number of stones dating back to between the 6th and 9th centuries. These stones are the most visible evidence of the Picts, a group of Celts who lived in the area during the late Bronze and early Medieval Ages. It was during these centuries that the Picts converted to Christianity. The stones are intricately carved with a number of mysterious symbols which have perplexed archaeologists and academics for years. If you’re interested in seeing these stones, there are a few dotted in and around Glamis, including the Glamis manse, Hunter’s Hill, Eassie and St. Orland’s stones.

Outdoor Things to Do

Forfar Loch Country Park Located just a ten-minute drive from Glamis, Forfar Loch Country Park is a wonderful place to escape to the countryside. There is a four-kilometre route around the park which is suitable for all levels of walkers and gives plenty of opportunities for wildlife spotting; otters, foxes, roe deer and kingfishers can regularly be seen by visitors as well as fishing osprey during the summer.

The Cateran Ecomuseum Describing itself as a museum without walls, the Cateran Ecomuseum in Alyth is situated on the 500-million-year-old Highland Boundary Fault – the geological feature that separates the Scottish Highlands and the Lowlands – an area with is steeped in history. The numerous sites that the museum encompasses tells the stories of the people, places and events which have taken place in the area over the centuries. You will discover and learn about legends of King Arthur and the Irish Giant Finn mac Cumhaill, events relating to the Jacobite rebellion, and stories of the Caterans themselves, the Highland clan warriors who were mostly associated with cattle raiding.

Indoor Things to Do

The Bothy Experience The perfect attraction for those who love gin, the Bothy Experience started life as a jam-making business in 2013. They soon discovered that their production of home-made jam was also producing large quantities of leftover juice. Kim Cameron, the owner, was wondering what to do with this excess juice when her mother suggested mixing it with gin. The idea turned out to be a great one, and now the gin bothy produces a variety of spirits and liqueurs. Visitors can learn more about the gin-making process and the history of the bothy in the exhibitions rooms before heading to the shop to purchase some of the delicious products they make here.

JM Barrie’s Birthplace JM Barrie is well known across the UK – and indeed the whole world – as the writer of a book which captured the imagination of children everywhere, Peter Pan. What not many people know is that Barrie was born in Kirriemuir, not far from Glamis. JM Barrie’s birthplace is now a delightful museum where visitors can see various objects and rooms where Barrie drew inspiration for his magnificent play and novel. Here you can see the washhouse where Barrie performed his first place and provided the inspiration for the Wendy house, the box beds where all the Barrie children would have slept, the jungle-themed garden and even original costumes from the first production of Peter Pan.

Kirriemuir Camera Obscura Only one of four camera obscuras in Scotland, the Kirriemuir camera obscura was gifted to the town by JM Barrie along with the cricket pavilion where it is located back in 1930. Now run completely by a group of volunteers who did not want to see the building or camera obscura close, it offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. It is best enjoyed on bright, sunny days, so keep this in mind when you organise your visit.

Things for Kids Newton Farm Holidays – Farm Tours and Alpaca Experience Voted ‘Best Outdoor Experience’ in the VisitScotland Regional Thistle Awards 2018/2019, Newton Farm Holidays offer a truly wonderful experience for the whole family. It is a traditional family-run farm who open up their estate to those interested in how the farm runs and the animals that they rear. Their bespoke tour takes around one-and-a-half to two hours and they are happy to tailor it to your specific needs. The standard tour involves meeting the animals on the farm, such as cows, sheep, goats, alpacas and Lucy, their micropig as well as taking a look at Timmy, their beloved vintage tractor and other machines on the farm. The farm is also dog-friendly so if you’re travelling with your pooch, they can come along too.

Casper the leader of our pack making the most peculiar sounds

Posted by Newton Farm Holidays on Thursday, September 6, 2018

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[Duplicated:260763] Places to Eat and Drink Near Glamis

Glamis is only about 30 minutes from the coastline, so wherever you chose to eat, make sure you make the most of the local seafood on offer, likewise meat lovers will be delighted to find Aberdeen Angus steaks on pretty much every menu in every eatery in this part of Scotland.

The closest bar and restaurant to Glamis is either Armstrongs which offers traditional pub food and of course, Aberdeen Angus steaks or The Strathmore Arms which is a very traditional country pub.

If you’re planning on making a few cocktails during your weekend away then pay a visit to Ogilvy Farm and pick up a bottle of their Scottish potato vodka. You can also book a tour and tasting. They also sell artisan cocktail mixes, simply mix with vodka and serve, what could be easier?

If vodka isn’t your tipple, then Glamis also has a gin maker as well! The Gin Bothy sells several types of gin as well as a selection of gin liquors.

Enjoy a G&T but want to feel good about it? Then head to the Persie Distillery, just over 30 mins drive from Glamis, the distillery has teamed up with PADS (Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society) £1.00 from every bottle of their Labrador, spaniel or Dachshund gin goes to the charity.

Forfar is a short drive from Glamis, The Drovers Inn Bar and Restaurant offers an a la carte menu, light dish menu, bar menu and also a vegan menu.

Sinclairs Kitchen, also in Forfar, offers a bar menu and a la carte menu as well great Sunday roasts.

If you’re heading for a day along the coast, then stop off at Smithies cafe, deli and gin emporium. They have over 220 gins as well as 40 different cheeses. Not open on a Sunday. 16 Keptie St, Arboath, DD1 1RG

If you want to sample some innovative dishes made with the famous Arboroath Smokie then head to The Old Boatyard, they even make an Albroath Smokie Ice Cream!

Golf lovers may want to venture to Carnoustie, just a 30 minute drive from Glamis and famous for it’s golf course, home to the Open Championship since 1931. The Rookery Restaurant is well worth a visit if you want something a little bit special, not only for the fabulous food but the view over the golf course to the sea. Dishes on the dinner menu include Scottish favourites with a twist such as Haggis with pork belly and apple sauce, served on a crumpet or crispy squid with a Vietnamese dressing to start or Sea Bream with noodles, Pak Choi, Chillies, Coriander and Sesame Seeds or a more traditional Scottish Lamb Canon for main course.

Dundee

Run by Yorkshire-born chef Stephen Collinson, Collinsons Restaurant is located just outside Dundee in Broughty Ferry. Using locally sourced ingredients, their restaurant has a set lunch and dinner menu. Expect to find dishes such as Seared Scottish scallops – butternut squash & ginger puree – balsamic & hazelnut oil dressing or Pan-fried fillet of beef – polenta & parmesan crouton – salsa verde – roast baby tomatoes – French beans – Madeira sauce.

For wine lovers a visit to The Wine Press Bar is a must. As well as wines by the glass and bottle they also have an enomatic wine machine. This allows you to try samples of various wines before you take the leap and buy a bottle. They also have a cocktail list and a food menu, which offers small plates including patron peppers, Spanish omelettes and meat and cheese boards, perfect if you don’t want a 3 course dinner. There is also outdoor seating for the summer months.

If you’ll looking for some great vegan comfort food then head over to The Underdog, 21 – 23 Old, Dundee DD1 5EU and try their vegan Haggis Bon Bons with mango & coriander chutney or gram a vegan ice cream.

If you’re looking for a really good place for brunch then head to Pacamara Food and Drink Here you’ll find traditional brunch dishes with a twist, such as Wild Garlic Pesto Eggs and Asparagus on Sourdough with Smoked Bacon and Avocado or if you’ve got a sweet tooth why not try the Roasted Strawberry French Toast with White Chocolate Mascarpone and Basil.

“Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend” is the tagline on the website for Brasserie Ecosse and with menu items such as Spring Garden Salad, Truffle Bean Puree, Malt Crumb or Pan Cooked Sea Trout, Crushed Edamame, Sorrel, Pea Velouté we wish we had more friends like these! As well as a range of steaks they also include some interesting vegetarian options such as Courgette, Petit Pois, Haricot Blanc & Celeriac Lasagne, Salsa Verde or Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, Walnut & Truffle Pistou so there is something for everyone on the menu. There instagram page highlights a great and innovative cocktail menu.

If you’ll looking for somewhere a bit hip and trendy then head to Daisy Taskers they have an all day menu offering breakfast through to afternoon tea and the A La Carte includes hand cut pasta dishes, steaks as well as Scottish favourites, Balmoral Chicken.

If you’ll looking for some great local produce to take back and enjoy one evening then The Cheesery is worth a visit, with over 40 cheese to chose from, as well as great selection of olives and other deli staples.

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[Duplicated:260763] Places to Eat and Drink Near Glamis

Glamis is only about 30 minutes from the coastline, so wherever you chose to eat, make sure you make the most of the local seafood on offer, likewise meat lovers will be delighted to find Aberdeen Angus steaks on pretty much every menu in every eatery in this part of Scotland.

The closest bar and restaurant to Glamis is either Armstrongs which offers traditional pub food and of course, Aberdeen Angus steaks or The Strathmore Arms which is a very traditional country pub.

If you’re planning on making a few cocktails during your weekend away then pay a visit to Ogilvy Farm and pick up a bottle of their Scottish potato vodka. You can also book a tour and tasting. They also sell artisan cocktail mixes, simply mix with vodka and serve, what could be easier?

If vodka isn’t your tipple, then Glamis also has a gin maker as well! The Gin Bothy sells several types of gin as well as a selection of gin liquors.

Enjoy a G&T but want to feel good about it? Then head to the Persie Distillery, just over 30 mins drive from Glamis, the distillery has teamed up with PADS (Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society) £1.00 from every bottle of their Labrador, spaniel or Dachshund gin goes to the charity.

Forfar is a short drive from Glamis, The Drovers Inn Bar and Restaurant offers an a la carte menu, light dish menu, bar menu and also a vegan menu.

Sinclairs Kitchen, also in Forfar, offers a bar menu and a la carte menu as well great Sunday roasts.

If you’re heading for a day along the coast, then stop off at Smithies cafe, deli and gin emporium. They have over 220 gins as well as 40 different cheeses. Not open on a Sunday. 16 Keptie St, Arboath, DD1 1RG

If you want to sample some innovative dishes made with the famous Arboroath Smokie then head to The Old Boatyard, they even make an Albroath Smokie Ice Cream!

Golf lovers may want to venture to Carnoustie, just a 30 minute drive from Glamis and famous for it’s golf course, home to the Open Championship since 1931. The Rookery Restaurant is well worth a visit if you want something a little bit special, not only for the fabulous food but the view over the golf course to the sea. Dishes on the dinner menu include Scottish favourites with a twist such as Haggis with pork belly and apple sauce, served on a crumpet or crispy squid with a Vietnamese dressing to start or Sea Bream with noodles, Pak Choi, Chillies, Coriander and Sesame Seeds or a more traditional Scottish Lamb Canon for main course.

Dundee

Run by Yorkshire-born chef Stephen Collinson, Collinsons Restaurant is located just outside Dundee in Broughty Ferry. Using locally sourced ingredients, their restaurant has a set lunch and dinner menu. Expect to find dishes such as Seared Scottish scallops – butternut squash & ginger puree – balsamic & hazelnut oil dressing or Pan-fried fillet of beef – polenta & parmesan crouton – salsa verde – roast baby tomatoes – French beans – Madeira sauce.

For wine lovers a visit to The Wine Press Bar is a must. As well as wines by the glass and bottle they also have an enomatic wine machine. This allows you to try samples of various wines before you take the leap and buy a bottle. They also have a cocktail list and a food menu, which offers small plates including patron peppers, Spanish omelettes and meat and cheese boards, perfect if you don’t want a 3 course dinner. There is also outdoor seating for the summer months.

If you’ll looking for some great vegan comfort food then head over to The Underdog, 21 – 23 Old, Dundee DD1 5EU and try their vegan Haggis Bon Bons with mango & coriander chutney or gram a vegan ice cream.

If you’re looking for a really good place for brunch then head to Pacamara Food and Drink Here you’ll find traditional brunch dishes with a twist, such as Wild Garlic Pesto Eggs and Asparagus on Sourdough with Smoked Bacon and Avocado or if you’ve got a sweet tooth why not try the Roasted Strawberry French Toast with White Chocolate Mascarpone and Basil.

“Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend” is the tagline on the website for Brasserie Ecosse and with menu items such as Spring Garden Salad, Truffle Bean Puree, Malt Crumb or Pan Cooked Sea Trout, Crushed Edamame, Sorrel, Pea Velouté we wish we had more friends like these! As well as a range of steaks they also include some interesting vegetarian options such as Courgette, Petit Pois, Haricot Blanc & Celeriac Lasagne, Salsa Verde or Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, Walnut & Truffle Pistou so there is something for everyone on the menu. There instagram page highlights a great and innovative cocktail menu.

If you’ll looking for somewhere a bit hip and trendy then head to Daisy Taskers they have an all day menu offering breakfast through to afternoon tea and the A La Carte includes hand cut pasta dishes, steaks as well as Scottish favourites, Balmoral Chicken.

If you’ll looking for some great local produce to take back and enjoy one evening then The Cheesery is worth a visit, with over 40 cheese to chose from, as well as great selection of olives and other deli staples.

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Places to Eat and Drink Near Glamis

Glamis is only about 30 minutes from the coastline, so wherever you chose to eat, make sure you make the most of the local seafood on offer, likewise meat lovers will be delighted to find Aberdeen Angus steaks on pretty much every menu in every eatery in this part of Scotland.

The closest bar and restaurant to Glamis is either Armstrongs which offers traditional pub food and of course, Aberdeen Angus steaks or The Strathmore Arms which is a very traditional country pub.

If you’re planning on making a few cocktails during your weekend away then pay a visit to Ogilvy Farm and pick up a bottle of their Scottish potato vodka. You can also book a tour and tasting. They also sell artisan cocktail mixes, simply mix with vodka and serve, what could be easier?

If vodka isn’t your tipple, then Glamis also has a gin maker as well! The Gin Bothy sells several types of gin as well as a selection of gin liquors.

Enjoy a G&T but want to feel good about it? Then head to the Persie Distillery, just over 30 mins drive from Glamis, the distillery has teamed up with PADS (Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society) £1.00 from every bottle of their Labrador, spaniel or Dachshund gin goes to the charity.

Forfar is a short drive from Glamis, The Drovers Inn Bar and Restaurant offers an a la carte menu, light dish menu, bar menu and also a vegan menu.

Sinclairs Kitchen, also in Forfar, offers a bar menu and a la carte menu as well great Sunday roasts.

If you’re heading for a day along the coast, then stop off at Smithies cafe, deli and gin emporium. They have over 220 gins as well as 40 different cheeses. Not open on a Sunday. 16 Keptie St, Arboath, DD1 1RG

If you want to sample some innovative dishes made with the famous Arboroath Smokie then head to The Old Boatyard, they even make an Albroath Smokie Ice Cream!

Golf lovers may want to venture to Carnoustie, just a 30 minute drive from Glamis and famous for it’s golf course, home to the Open Championship since 1931. The Rookery Restaurant is well worth a visit if you want something a little bit special, not only for the fabulous food but the view over the golf course to the sea. Dishes on the dinner menu include Scottish favourites with a twist such as Haggis with pork belly and apple sauce, served on a crumpet or crispy squid with a Vietnamese dressing to start or Sea Bream with noodles, Pak Choi, Chillies, Coriander and Sesame Seeds or a more traditional Scottish Lamb Canon for main course.

Dundee

Run by Yorkshire-born chef Stephen Collinson, Collinsons Restaurant is located just outside Dundee in Broughty Ferry. Using locally sourced ingredients, their restaurant has a set lunch and dinner menu. Expect to find dishes such as Seared Scottish scallops - butternut squash & ginger puree - balsamic & hazelnut oil dressing or Pan-fried fillet of beef - polenta & parmesan crouton - salsa verde - roast baby tomatoes - French beans - Madeira sauce.

For wine lovers a visit to The Wine Press Bar is a must. As well as wines by the glass and bottle they also have an enomatic wine machine. This allows you to try samples of various wines before you take the leap and buy a bottle. They also have a cocktail list and a food menu, which offers small plates including patron peppers, Spanish omelettes and meat and cheese boards, perfect if you don’t want a 3 course dinner. There is also outdoor seating for the summer months.

If you’ll looking for some great vegan comfort food then head over to The Underdog, 21 - 23 Old, Dundee DD1 5EU and try their vegan Haggis Bon Bons with mango & coriander chutney or gram a vegan ice cream.

If you’re looking for a really good place for brunch then head to Pacamara Food and Drink Here you’ll find traditional brunch dishes with a twist, such as Wild Garlic Pesto Eggs and Asparagus on Sourdough with Smoked Bacon and Avocado or if you’ve got a sweet tooth why not try the Roasted Strawberry French Toast with White Chocolate Mascarpone and Basil.

“Arrive as a guest, leave as a friend” is the tagline on the website for Brasserie Ecosse and with menu items such as Spring Garden Salad, Truffle Bean Puree, Malt Crumb or Pan Cooked Sea Trout, Crushed Edamame, Sorrel, Pea Velouté we wish we had more friends like these! As well as a range of steaks they also include some interesting vegetarian options such as Courgette, Petit Pois, Haricot Blanc & Celeriac Lasagne, Salsa Verde or Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, Walnut & Truffle Pistou so there is something for everyone on the menu. There instagram page highlights a great and innovative cocktail menu.

If you’ll looking for somewhere a bit hip and trendy then head to Daisy Taskers they have an all day menu offering breakfast through to afternoon tea and the A La Carte includes hand cut pasta dishes, steaks as well as Scottish favourites, Balmoral Chicken.

If you’ll looking for some great local produce to take back and enjoy one evening then The Cheesery is worth a visit, with over 40 cheese to chose from, as well as great selection of olives and other deli staples.