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<strong>Glamis</strong><br />
<strong>Castle</strong><br />
<strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2011</strong><br />
FREE ENTRY<br />
TO GARDENS<br />
& GROUNDS<br />
IN NOV - DEC<br />
Christmas Activities Festive Dining <strong>Castle</strong> Tours<br />
Inspirational Shopping <strong>Winter</strong> Welly Walks<br />
Open for visits until 31 December<br />
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
Autumn / <strong>Winter</strong><br />
Children’s Christmas Celebration<br />
Words, images, sounds and imagination all delightfully mixed and<br />
presented in entertaining fashion by an expert storyteller. Add the<br />
wonderful world of puppet theatre staged in the Billiard Room<br />
and you have a magical <strong>Glamis</strong> experience.<br />
Sessions last approx 50mins and take place on:<br />
Sat 10th & Sun 11th and Sat 17th & Sun 18th December<br />
Prices: £23.00 Family ticket (2 + 3) Adult £9.00 Child £7<br />
Booking recommended.<br />
Christmas Shopping<br />
&Festive Flavours<br />
Escape from the busy town centre, and congested car parks. During<br />
November – December there is no car park charge to come into the<br />
castle grounds, and the Pavilion Gift Shop has a wide range of<br />
unusual and stylish gifts or just special treats. The Victorian Kitchen<br />
Restaurant with Yule log stove, and warming festive food, ensures<br />
an enjoyable experience all round.<br />
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
Events<br />
Grotto & Santa Claus<br />
Santa will be stopping off at <strong>Glamis</strong> on 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th<br />
December. See him in his enchanting castle grotto and don’t forget<br />
to bring your letter to Santa.<br />
Price: £6.50 per child (includes gift).<br />
No booking necessary<br />
Concerts at <strong>Glamis</strong><br />
Experience an evening of Carols and music in the magnificent<br />
setting of the 17th century Drawing Room. The evening includes<br />
performances from the accomplished Perth based choir, Chansons.<br />
Enjoy a glass of wine and mince pie during the interval in the<br />
stunning setting of the Victorian Dining Room. Why not treat<br />
yourself and make the evening extra special by having dinner in<br />
the exclusive 16th century chamber before the concert begins.<br />
(see festive dining info.)<br />
Concert begins: 7.30pm Price: £15.00<br />
Dates: 17th & 18th December Booking essential<br />
On Saturday 10th December – The South Esk Strings will<br />
perform Traditional Scottish music with a festive hint in<br />
the beautiful Drawing Room. This evening will have the<br />
same format as the Carol Concert and must be booked in advance.<br />
Evening Begins at 7.30pm - Price: £15.00<br />
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
Private Festive Dining<br />
Choose a wonderfully atmospheric setting for your festive get together.<br />
You will experience the warmest of welcomes by the Yule log stove in<br />
the private 16th century chamber. Select from a festive 3 course lunch<br />
menu, and enjoy the benefits of many extras in this exclusive setting.<br />
Price £26.00 per person (minimum charge 10 people). Maximum<br />
group 40 people. More information and menu choices are on our<br />
website or tel. 01307 840393 (opt. 1)<br />
<strong>Castle</strong> Tours<br />
Guided tours reveal <strong>Glamis</strong> in all its glory. Most weekends the tours<br />
take on a Victorian theme and mulled wine is served in the Victorian<br />
Dining Room throughout December. Floral art displays will add<br />
a special touch to the festive decorations.<br />
Please check our website for confirmed dates when School Choirs<br />
and Brass Bands will be performing.<br />
Prices £7.50 Adults £6.50 Senior £5.00 Child £20.50 Family<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> Welly Walks<br />
The gardens and grounds are Free of Charge to visit during<br />
November and December, and the winter landscape is quite stunning.<br />
10th & 11th, 17th & 18th December, we will have an organised <strong>Winter</strong><br />
Welly Walks in the castle grounds.<br />
Prices and times will be displayed on the castle website.<br />
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
Halloween<br />
at <strong>Glamis</strong><br />
Sat 29th & Sun 30th October<br />
With the reputation as being one of Scotland’s most haunted – if not<br />
THE most haunted – castle, there is no other place that captures the<br />
mood of Halloween like <strong>Glamis</strong>. is is one of the fastest selling events<br />
so book early to avoid disappointment. is is a family evening with<br />
the scare factor turned up for those who dare!<br />
Prices: £9.25 Adult £ 6.75 Child £27.50 Family (2 + 3)<br />
Sessions 6pm 7pm 8pm<br />
Booking is essential and can be done through www.glamis-castle.co.uk<br />
or Tel. 01307 840393<br />
No time to eat before you guise? e Ghouls and Witches will be ready<br />
to serve Ghoul Soup with Devil’s Bread £3.95 and Bat’s Bridie with bits<br />
for £6.50 – Combine meal £10<br />
Enter if<br />
you dare!<br />
NEW for <strong>2011</strong> – e Victorian Dining Room<br />
takes on a whole new atmosphere after dark…<br />
Beware of what might lurk in the shadows as<br />
the story unfolds.<br />
Prizes will be awarded when the judging<br />
takes place in the Coach House for best<br />
costume/joke.<br />
e entertainment continues outdoors<br />
for those brave enough! Bring a lantern and<br />
wear sensible footwear.<br />
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
HOW TO GET<br />
TO GLAMIS<br />
By Road<br />
<strong>Glamis</strong> is situated just off the A94<br />
6 miles west of Forfar<br />
Sat. Nav. DD8 1RJ<br />
25 miles East from Perth (A94)<br />
68 miles North East from<br />
Edinburgh (M90 A94)<br />
84 miles North East from Glasgow<br />
(M80 M9 A9 A94)<br />
55 miles South from Aberdeen<br />
(A90 A94)<br />
By Rail<br />
Dundee Station is 12 miles<br />
from <strong>Glamis</strong><br />
By Bus<br />
Regular bus service from Dundee<br />
Bus station number 20 or 22<br />
FACILITIES FOR<br />
WHEELCHAIR USERS<br />
a h S rD<br />
A tour of the castle may not be<br />
possible due to the many stairs.<br />
<strong>2011</strong> OPENING TIMES<br />
DAILY 2nd April – 31st December<br />
(closed 24, 25, 26 December)<br />
November – December 10:30am –<br />
4.30pm Last Admission: 3pm<br />
FOR FURTHER<br />
INFORMATION,<br />
CONTACT:<br />
e <strong>Castle</strong> Office,<br />
<strong>Glamis</strong> by Forfar,<br />
Angus DD8 1RJ<br />
T: 01307 840393<br />
F: 01307 840733<br />
E: enquiries@glamis-castle.co.uk<br />
W: www.glamis-castle.co.uk<br />
Find us on Facebook<br />
Follow us onTwitter @<strong>Glamis</strong><strong>Castle</strong><br />
Blog: glamisblog.blogspot.com<br />
Credits:<br />
Image by flying-scots-cam.com<br />
Design by sbp-creative.com<br />
www.glamis-castle.co.uk
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