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EACH MONTH WE RECOMMEND THE MOST EXCITING ATTRACTIONS TO VISIT AROUND THE COUNTRY, BOTH FOR THE FAMILY AND YOURSELF... 1 Attraction of the month The Glory of Glamis Many things have been said and written about this ancient Scottish castle over the centuries. From romantic tales of ghosts and secret chambers, to the reminiscences of the World War One soldiers who were nursed back to health within the walls, Glamis has a fascinating history. The ancestral seat of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne since 1372, Glamis Castle has a place in the nation’s psyche. This quintessential Scottish castle has seen everything from the burning for witchcraft of the sixth Lady Glamis by King James V, to the visit of his daughter, Mary Queen of Scots, and several of her descendents, up to and including the present Queen. The late Queen Mother was the youngest daughter of the 14th Earl, and Her Majesty’s sister, Princess Margaret, was born in the castle. To find out more, why not visit this summer?
Tel: 01307 840393 www.glamis-castle.co.uk 2 Scottish Maritime Museum
‘No dream is too high’ Buzz Aldrin wrote in the QE2’s famous Ward Room visitors book. A who’s who of celebrities and royalty flocked to travel on the magnificent liner, built 50 years ago this September, and her sister Clyde built Cunard liners including Queen Mary and Lusitania. Immerse yourself in the golden era of ocean liners and the luxurious life onboard. See the fabulous outfits worn by those who travelled on these liners and the role these vessels played in war time. Then pour over the fabulous signatures and personal messages left by the rich and famous in the officer’s ward room. Style at Sea will be at the Scottish Maritime Museum from 6 April until 25 September.
Tel: 01294 278283 www.scottishmaritimemuseum.org 3 New Lanark World Heritage Site
Celebrate the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology by visiting New Lanark, one of Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. New Lanark was founded as a cotton-spinning mill village in 1785 in a stunning location by the Falls of Clyde waterfalls. Today New Lanark is a perfect day out with an award-winning visitor attraction, mill shops, café, outdoor play and picnic areas, hotel and much more. Tel: 01555 661345
www.newlanark.org