This cairn is slightly hidden off of the main path, however there are two smaller trails that lead through the wood to it and should be easy enough to spot them or the cairn through the trees.
Prince Arthur was the seventh child and third son of Queen Victoria.

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Elevation 430 m

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

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