Cairngorms National Park, this is a place where you can escape reality, experience the elements, and discover a part of the country that’s full of surprises.
For Royal watchers coming to Aberdeenshire the first place to visit has got to be Balmoral Castle, above, the summer holiday home of the British Royal Family.
Purchased in 1852, Balmoral acts as a time capsule for royal history. This year is the 200 anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth and a special exhibition to mark the occasion has been created to illustrate her time at Balmoral through of a collection of antiques and portraits.The majestic countryside around Balmoral is home to many ancient spots that are steeped in royal heritage.
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