The Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. It is also known as one of the most haunted castles in Britain.
Glamis Castle is owned by the Bowes-Lyon family, who received it as a gift from Robert the Bruce in 1372. Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, who later married the man who would become England's King George VI, was born there, as was her daughter, the late Princess Margaret.
The Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. Members of the public are able to visit the Castle, located in Angus, Scotland. It is also known as one of the most haunted castles in Britain.
The Grey Lady
The small (seating for 46) family chapel on the property is said to be haunted by a spirit known as the Grey Lady. It is believed that the Grey Lady is the ghost of Lady Janet Douglas, who was put to death in 1537 for plotting to poison the king. One seat in the chapel is reserved for the Grey Lady. The family still uses the chapel to this day, but no one is allowed to sit in her seat.
The Monster of Glamis
According to legend, the Monster of Glamis was a terribly deformed child born into the family in 1821. The rightful heir to the family title, he was placed in a hidden room in the castle and his existence was kept secret. A second son was born was born to the Earl of Strathmore of the time; this second son was informed of the existence of his older brother when he himself came of age.
According to legend, the location of the secret room has been passed down to each heir to the title on his 21st birthday.
Earl Beardie
Yet another story associated with Glamis Castle is that of Earl Beardie, who allegedly lost his soul to the Devil while playing cards.
Earl Beardie was a guest at the Castle. After a night of heavy drinking with the Earl of Glamis, he demanded to play cards. Since it was Sunday, no one wanted to play with him. Angered, he shouted that he was willing to play with the Devil himself.
Shortly thereafter, a knock was heard at the door. A man wearing dark clothing was admitted to the Castle. He asked whether Earl Beardie was still looking for someone to play cards with.
Beardie agreed and they went to another room on the Castle. Shouting and swearing was heard coming from the room. A curious servant put his eye to the keyhole and was blinded by a blast of light . The stranger, who was the Devil, disappeared, having won Earl Beardie's soul in the card game.
