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    MONARCH OF THE GLEN

    Jun 02, 2022 4 minutes

    The magnificent Balmoral Estate has been the much-loved Scottish residence of the Royal Family since 1852. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert bought the estate after becoming captivated by the landscape of Deeside, noting that all “seemed to breathe freedom and peace”.

    Set in Aberdeenshire around the River Dee and between the beautiful villages of Banchory and Braemar, much of Royal Deeside overlaps the mountainous and wildlife-rich Cairngorms National Park. In June you can see Scotch argus butterflies, red squirrels and fleet-footed pine martens.

    Jubilee events taking place at Balmoral include pipe bands, a birds of prey display and a special afternoon tea in the Piper’s Hall, where live coverage of the nation’s celebrations will be shown. Also on view is a

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