New-York tribune., 1901-05-21
A MEDIEVAL CASTLE.
LADY sTRATHMORE's HOME ONE OF
THE OLDEST AND MOST BEAU
TIFI-L IN SCOTLAND
IN SCOTLAND.

One of the most picturesque and beautiful of the
old Scottish castles is GIamis Castle, the ancient
seat OF the Earls of Strathmore. 1t dates back TO
the Dark Ages, having been a royal residence IN
the time of King Malcolm. and remained so until
the eAd or the fourteenth century AT the mar
rage OF the daughter of King Robert II to Sir John
! LycH in 1872, the lands and thanedom Of Glamis
were given to the bridegroom by the King. The
present family of Lyon Ears Of Stra thmore is d-
rectly descended from him. At Sir Johns death
ne was buried among the kings of Scotland, at
Scone.
GIamis Castle is generally regarded as the scene
of the murder of King Duncan by Macbeth al
though Cawdor makes the claim, and the
room which is supposed to have been the fatal
chamber is still shown.
Sir Walter Scott once spent night at Glamis. II.
17M, and in a TO ''Waverlev'' he saws: The
Poculum Potatorium OF the valiant baron. his
blessed Bear has a prototype the fine old castle
OF Glamis so rich in memorials of ancient times
1t Is massive beaker Of silver double gilt mou1-
ed into the shape of lion and holding about
tnSIlsh pint of wine. The form alludes the fam
lily name of Strathmore. which is Lyon and. when
exhibtted. the cup must necessarily be empted to
the earFs health The author ought perhaps. to
De ashamed Of recording that he has had the honor
Vi s"aIowing the contents of the Lion and the rec
objection of the feat served to suggest the story
or the Bear of Bradwardine
me walls of the castle thick that hidden
sIaIr"ays and passages frequent in them. and
secret room exists whose location is known only
ness manager The main entrance is singularly
small and low and the door is of heavy oak stud
ded with iron rails. Directly inside the door is an
IRON gate. opening the great staircase which is
~ 4 circular tower and asCends spiraIy. 1t has
10 steps each single stone feet 10 inches across
, Inc drawing room formerly the banqueting hall,
is 90 feet long and % feet wide. with fireplace
reaching the ceiling, and guarded by four lions.
mere are many interesting old pictures and
rfHcS, one of the most valued Of which is the por
ITtlt by Sir Peter Lely of the famous ClaverhOUse.
his coat, of bun colored leather ornamented with
silver hangs on chair IT. Claverhouse
discount Dundee) intimate of the StratE-
more OF that period and much GIamis
Other cherished relics the watch and sword
OF Prince Charlie who spent two nights
Glamis. II is said that eighty-eight beds
prepared for his suite The walls in Prince
Charles room supposed to contain a concealed
staircase.
The gardens at Glamis laid out by the
present Lord Strathmore. and renowned
through the kingdom for their beauty. the grapes
being particularly celebrated. Lady StrathmOre
always keeps the drawing fun of flowers.
which she arranEes herself Her daughters are
also artistic in their tastes Lady Anne Lyon being
a clever painter and Lady Maud Lyon skilful
Niolinist Lady StrathmOre emhroders with ex-
quisite taste and skill, and has worked all the
altar cloths for their private chapel which is con-
sldered one Of the most beautiful In the United
kingdom. Its panels were painted in 1855 by De
IN the life Of the Christ or His apostles.