United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie
Purchase Cairn (Balmoral Estate)
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie
Purchase Cairn (Balmoral Estate)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 73 out of 75 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park
Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Purchase Cairn commemorates the purchase of the Balmoral Estate by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
October 16, 2021
This one commemorates the purchase of Balmoral, but I reckon the Leopold Cairn has the better view so if you’re only popping up from the castle and not doing the full trail it’s the first one you come to
July 22, 2023
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