On our way to Braemar

Packed up and sadly left my Lady Carnegie suite. First stop was Glamis Castle near Dundee. Framed against the backdrop of the Angus Hills, it is another very special place. It is also the childhood home of The Queen Mother, Elizabeth nee Bowes-Lyon. It has been the ancestral seat of the Lyon family since 1372.

We did a short guided tour. Like most of these historic homes the dining room was elaborate and large with pictures of the ancestors all around. The dining room dates back to the 1600’s but we then went through a door to an older part of the castle, still in really good condition, but dating back to the 1300’s. The buildings must have taken great skill to build and things like the stonework and ceilings would probably be beyond today’s tradespeople.

The gardens and grounds were beautiful and, whilst we saw everything, it was a shame we didn’t have longer.

We left with another hour’s drive to get to Braemar. We travelled through Cairngorm National Park and saw some amazing scenery. Passed the Scottish Ski Resort at Glenshee although no snow in mid-summer.Read more