Queen Victoria’s diary, 1873

September

1. 10 September 1873

   Mist on all the hills, and continuous rain ! Most disheartening, but the views from the house beau- tiful, especially from my sitting-room, which has a bow-window,…

2. 11 September 1873

   A pouring wet morning after a pouring wet night. Could not go out all the morning. It, however, cleared up in the afternoon, and became very bright and fine. Just…

3. 12 September 1873

   A most beautiful bright sunshiny day. After breakfast Mr. Newton, the artist, brought some lovely sketches. Sketched and painted, for the views are quite lovely,…

4. 12 September 1873

   At a quarter-past three, the day being most splendid, started with Beatrice and Jane Churchill, the two gentlemen following in the waggonette (with Charlie Thomson…

5. 13 September 1873

   Another splendid morning, of which we were very glad, as we meant to go to Glencoe, which was the principal object of our coming here. Our nice little breakfast as…

6. 14 September 1873

   It was dull, and there had been some rain, but it cleared, and the day was fine, though not brin-ht. At twenty minutes past eleven walked out with Beatrice. We…

7. 15 September 1873

   The mist hung about the hills, but the sun struggled through. It was very mild and became beautiful. YVe decided to go up Glenfinnan and to lunch out. Painted and…

8. 16 September 1873

   Had to get up by seven, and Beatrice and I breakfasted at a quarter to eight. The morning was fine. The real name of the place used to be Torlwidy, which is the…