Strathmore

Strathmore is a broad valley in east-central Scotland, stretching between the Grampian mountains and the Sidlaws. It runs for about 80 kilometres and is roughly 16 kilometres wide. The valley sits on Old Red Sandstone, though much of it is covered by glacial deposits from the last ice age. Its shape follows the Caledonian geological trend, with the Highland Boundary Fault defining its northern edge. Strathmore is known for its fertile land, producing soft fruits and cereals. The valley has a long history, with the Romans building marching camps as they advanced north. Pictish stones, such as the Eassie Stone, also mark its past. The title Earl of Strathmore comes from the valley, and Glamis Castle, the earl’s seat, stands within its bounds. Visitors find a landscape of rolling farmland and open fields. The valley’s wide, gentle slopes offer long views to the mountains and hills. Farm tracks and quiet roads wind through fields of barley and raspberries. The Eassie Stone, a carved Pictish monument, stands in a field near the village of Eassie. Glamis Castle, with its towers and gardens, provides a grand contrast to the rural setting.