Glamis

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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 also 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.

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 to hear the proms.

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.

Coordinates: 56°36′N, 3°00′W

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