This summer marks 20 years since @castleofmey first opened to the public. Since then, a veteran and former friend of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother has returned to her Scottish castle annually from his home near Shrewsbury to pass on his knowledge of the castle’s fascinating history to the current generation of tour guides. Major John Perkins, 95, formed a decades-long connection and dedication to The Castle of Mey through his friendship with the Queen Mother. The Army veteran has inside knowledge of the Caithness-based castle he once worked in, and said: “It’s got a very, very special feel about it. Some houses, places like this, have not got that feel. “I’m very, very fortunate having known the place and having seen the whole castle, active and alive with Her Majesty and other guests.” Today, visitors from all over the world travel to the Caithness to unearth why the Castle of Mey, which is now looked after by The Prince’s Foundation, was such a beloved holiday retreat of The Queen Mother. Guests can also book to stay in The Granary Lodge, a luxury on-site bed and breakfast. ■ To book for September or for 2023, visit tinyurl.com/TheGranaryLodge _____________ #princesfoundation #castleofmey #caithness #granarylodge #tourguide #tourguides #tourguidelife #tourguiding #northcoast500 #nc500route #nc500 #nc500accommodationsightsandtips #nc500trip #nc500trips #nc500placestoexplore #nc500placestostay