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C062 - Edition 5,000
Balmoral
The
Highland home of Queen Victoria situated beside the River Dee some fifty miles
from Aberdeen. The castle is shown to visitors only on the presentation of a
written order. The property consists of about 10,000 acres, which belonged
formerly to the Earl of Fife, but which, in 1852, became the property of the
Crown by the payment of £32,000. The castle itself, which is of light Scotch
granite, was erected by the Prince Consort at his own expense. Near by is the
Crathie Church, where the Queen attends divine service; and a mile and a half
away is Abergeldie Castle, a favourite "Shooting-box" and summer residence of
the Prince of Wales. The adjoining country is of great beauty, and the Castle
itself resembles a gem in a most attractive setting. At one end of the building
is an exceedingly picturesque tower about 100 feet in height, commanding an
enchanting view. More than 100 persons can at one time be comfortably lodged in
"Balmoral," and it has frequently been the scene of regal hospitality. There can
be, it would seem, no difficulty in entertaining visitors here, for within a
pistol shot of the Castle is the "bonny River Dee," which sweeps from the
Grampian Hills, and whose whole course of ninety miles offers a constant series
of delightful views. The neighbourhood also abounds in opportunities not merely
for hunting, but for enjoyable excursions among the Highlands, particularly to
that grand old mountain Lochnagar, 3,800 feet high, celebrated by the poetry of
Lord Byron, and called by the Queen her "Mountain Jewel.”@ - click this link to send us more details about this we would like information, experiences etc..
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