I have driven past Balmoral my whole life but for over 40 years have not visited. Armed with a picnic, my mum and daughter we decided to spend the day at Balmoral. Well if’s good enough for the Queen its good enough for us too.
The Balmoral Cairns were erected in the 19th century by members of Queen Victoria’s family to commemorate various events. They are often described as historic but they are not ancient – simply family commemorations of various sorts. This walk, which is over unmarked paths and tracks and is steep in places, is about six miles long. Its chief attraction is that it offers good views of Deeside and overlooks Balmoral Castle itself.
