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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 descendants, 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

The five-star Scottish Seabird Centre is located in the seaside town of North Berwick. Control the cameras positioned on the Firth of Forth islands to zoom in on amazing wildlife at locations including the Bass Rock – the world’s largest Northern gannet colony – and the Isle of May National Nature Reserve – the biggest puffin colony on the east coast of Britain. The Seabird Centre and the Bass Rock were named BBC Countryfile Magazine’s Nature Reserve of the Year. There is also

a gift shop, Seabird Café and seasonal boat trips.

Tel: 01620 890202 www.seabird.org

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3 Mellerstain House & Gardens

One of Britain’s 10 best stately homes, Mellerstain is a must-see. This outstanding Georgian mansion house is a unique example of Adam design, exhibiting a treasure of fine art, period furniture, china and embroidery collections. Its idyllic location does not disappoint, with acres of glorious parkland, formal gardens, woodland and lakeside

walks, wildlife, a playground and the Courtyard Coffee Shop. A special highlight is the unusual Dutch-style thatched cottage with parterre garden. Three beautifully appointed self-catering properties are also available for short breaks. Visit Mellerstain for a day this

summer, leave enchanted, and revisit for a lifetime.

Tel: 01573 410225 www.mellerstain.com