Queen Victoria in Scotland
(Above image is a capture of a bust at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, Glasgow.) From the early days of her long reign (1837-1901 ) Queen Victoria developed a strong passion for Scotland. She acquired a Scottish Castle and landed estate (Balmoral) and visited the country frequently. This interest filtered down through the social structure of the day and acted as a catalyst for the emerging Scottish tourism industry. Balmoral Castle Places associated with Queen Victoria can be categorized into three geographic areas: Edinburgh and environs; Central Scotland ; and the Highlands. The latter being focused in an area between Braemar and Aberdeen which has become known as Royal Deeside. River Dee near Balmoral Castle → Edinburgh & Environs Edinburgh Castle was visited by Queen Victoria between 1842 and 1886. She prompted various structural alterations and changes. Rosslyn Chapel was a near ruin at the time of the Queen’s visit in 1842. At Victor...