The Secret Highland Stop Queen Victoria Never Forgot | Queen's Well, Glen Esk

Join us on a scenic walk through Glen Esk in the Cairngorms National Park as we head to the hidden Queen's Well — a fascinating piece of Scottish royal history tucked away in the hills. Here, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stopped during their visit in 1861, and today the unusual stone crown still marks the spot. Today’s walk takes us deep into Glen Esk, one of the quietest and most remote glens in Angus, as we head towards the hidden Queen’s Well. This unusual stone crown marks the spot where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stopped during their visit in 1861, making it a small but fascinating piece of Scottish royal history tucked away in the hills. The route follows peaceful tracks through Glen Esk, with wide open scenery, river views and a real sense of getting away from the crowds. It's the kind of place where the world feels a long way off… and that's exactly the appeal. Sonny the Golden Retriever is on full expedition mode as always, though there may or may not be a few attempted detours towards the river along the way. We also pass the route towards Mount Keen, Scotland’s most easterly Munro, although that climb is saved for another day. If you enjoy scenic Scottish walks, quiet places, and a bit of light history mixed in with the journey, you’ll enjoy this one. 🐾Keeping the furry crew happy and tick-free on our Scottish walks 🐾 Dog Flea & Tick Treatment: https://amzn.to/41K2oAb Portable Dog Water Bottle: https://amzn.to/41NcGzy Dog Seat Belt (Used with a harness) https://amzn.to/4dXTx5i Car Seat cover (similar to mine) https://amzn.to/4bSgh5q Affiliate links – I earn a small commission for ANY purchase using these links, at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the dogs happy and a wee bit of fuel in the tank for our drives 😉 00:00 Intro 00:30 The Walk Begins 01:00 River Views 02:00 Mountain Views 02:35 The "Torrent" Crossing 05:50 Arriving at the Queen's Well 06:15 Plaque on the Well 06:59 Walk Summary #QueenVictoria #Balmoral #HiddenScotland #ScotlandWalks #scottishhighlands #GlenEsk #scenicwalks #visitscotland #LochsAndHighways #QueensWell #MountKeen #goldenretriever