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Photograph of a coastline with a young boy standing in right side profile as he leans against a low stone wall, looking out to sea. The boy wears three-quarter length trousers and is barefoot. In the background stands Dunstaffnage Castle on

Leaves from the Journal of Our Life in the Highlands

Queen Victoria recorded her visits to Scotland with Prince Albert

GEORGE WASHINGTON WILSON (1823–93)

Blair Athole

c.1863

RCIN 2950698

On 11 September 1844, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Princess Victoria arrived at Blair Castle, Blair Athole, where they were guests of Lord and Lady Glenlyon.

Immediately near the house the scenery is very wild, which is most enjoyable. The moment you step out of the house you see those splendid hills all round … This mixture of great wildness and art is perfection.

Queen Victoria's Journal, 12 September 1844

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