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

SueLH

June 18, 2021

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Spotted two golden eagles from here

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Purchase Cairn (Balmoral Estate)

1. Balmoral Cairns loop

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