Glamis (pronounced Glams) is a small village in Angus, Scotland, located 4 miles south of Kirriemuir and 5 miles SW of Forfar. It is the location of Glamis Castle, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.

Glamis houses the Angus Folk Museum run by the National Trust for Scotland. This is a museum of days past, recreating scenes of rural life such as a Minister's parlour; a schoolroom; a laundry; and an agricultural area, along with displays of tools, everyday artefacts and old crafts. It is housed in an adapted row of single-storey stone cottages. Glamis is a well-preserved conservation village with an unusual number of old houses for its area of Scotland. The parish church, dedicated to St. Fergus, was founded in the early medieval period (probably 8th century). The present building is 18th century, with restoration in the 1930's, but retains a vaulted 15th century aisle from the medieval church which preceded it.

The castle hosts various events throughout the year, notably the Proms evening, when people traditionally turn out with picnics ranging from the small to the elaborate.

Historical events in Glamis

• 1034 Máel Coluim II murdered

Glamis in Shakespeare

In the tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is the Thane of Glamis, as well as the Thane of Cawdor.

See also

• Monster of Glamis

Coordinates: 56°36′N, 3°00′W

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