Become a Friend or a Patron of the Castle of Mey
If you’re looking for something a little different to give a loved one this Christmas then why not make someone a Friend or a Patron of the only home the Queen Mother owned, The Castle of Mey.
From £25 per year you can become a Friend or Patron of the castle, all proceeds going to the upkeep of the castle, thereby ensuring that The Queen Mother’s vision for this part of Scotland is kept alive for future generations.
Your membership will be valid for a year from the date of joining, during which time you will be able to enjoy several benefits.
As a Friend…. (From £25)
- Free entry to the castle, garden and grounds whenever they are open to the public.
- A free copy of the castle guide worth £5.50 A complimentary copy of the Friends’ annual newsletter.
- An invitation to the Friends’ drinks party at the new visitor centre in August (by request and on a first come first served basis as numbers are limited).
- Reduced entry to Glamis Castle and Balmoral when open to the public.
- An opportunity to attend a Friends’ garden open afternoon at Highgrove.
As a Patron…. (From £225)
- All the above
- An invitation to an evening reception hosted by the Trustees, in either London or Scotland.
- A private tour of the Castle and Gardens of Mey (by request and at a mutually convenient time), A special rate to stay at Seaview, the Trust’s rental property near the castle, overlooking the Pentland Firth.
- Free entry to Glamis Castle and Balmoral when open to the public.
- An opportunity to attend a Patrons’ morning tour of the garden at Highgrove followed by a champagne lunch in the Orchard Room.
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