Queen Victoria’s diary, 1850

September

1. 6 September 1850

   At half-past ten o’clock we set off with Lady Douro and Ernest Leiningen, and drove to Invercauld, about three-quarters of a mile beyond the house, where we found…

2. 12 September 1850

   We lunched early, and then went at half-past two o’clock, with the children and all our party, except Lady Douro, to the Gathering at the Castle of Braemar, as we…

3. 13 September 1850

   We walked with Charles, the boys, and Vicky to the river side above the bridge, where all our tenants were assembled with poles and spears, or rather “leisters” for…

4. 16 September 1850

   We reached the hut at three o’clock. At half-past four we walked down to the loch, and got into the boat with our people: Duncan, J. Brown, P. Coutts, and Leys…