Glamis Castle is privately owned by Simon Bowes-Lyon, the 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, who succeeded to the earldom in 2016. The castle has been the ancestral seat of the Lyon family (later Bowes-Lyon family) since 1372, and it remains connected to the Strathmore family lineage to this day.
Ownership Details
- Simon Bowes-Lyon, 19th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne, is the current owner.
- The castle has been in the family since Sir John Lyon was granted the Thanage of Glamis by King Robert II in 1372.
- The Bowes-Lyon family lineage includes Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, who was born at Glamis Castle.
Historical Context
- Glamis Castle has a strong historical connection to Scottish nobility and royalty.
- It was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.
- The family has preserved the castle and opened it to the public for tours, maintaining its rich heritage.
