The East Highlands
Lying from the
impressive peaks of the Cairngorm and Monadhliath mountains to the North sea coastline.
The myriad attractions of Aviemore, Aberdeen and Strathspey are as
 varied as they are
accessible. Here, at the heart of Victorian Scotland, you will discover a rich historical
landscape to match the awesome vistas of tumbling rivers and ancient forests that greet
you round every twist and turn in the road. A landscape that clan chiefs and Jacobite
rebels have fought and died for. A landscape that not only provides a refuge for much of
Scotland's rarest wildlife, but is also home to some of the Highlands' most thrilling
visitor attractions. One of the most spectacular
castles in Scotland sits upon a large rock 160 feet above the sea. A courtyard castle,
parts of Dunnottar date back to the 13th century. and was likely occupied long before
that.Even if there was no castle at Dunnottar, the site would immediately catch the eye - an enormous flat-topped rock with sheer cliffs on three sides. Many castles  guard the countryside and
coastline a delight for historians and tourist alike. You can feel the history radiating
from the ancient walls. Crathes is a castle uniquely preserved. It is particularly
famous for its Jacobean painted ceilings. Well
worth a visit is Balmoral Castle. Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert bought Balmoral
castle in1852 for £31,000.Victoria spent a great deal of time there and loved the
highlands, writing that Scotland 'was the proudest, finest country in the world. |
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