The area to the west of Aberdeen, stretching as far as Braemar, is not known as 'Royal Deeside' for nothing. In case recent Jubilee celebrations have eclipsed all thoughts of any other British royalty, let's go back a bit and remember Queen Victoria who, in 1848, along with Prince Albert, first visited, and fell in love with, the Balmoral Estate on Deeside. The present royal family has an equal love for this historic area and takes every opportunity to spend time at Balmoral. And now you can follow in the footsteps of all these generations of royals and visit the picturesque Dee and Don … [Read more...] about Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside Relaunched
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