Victoria's Highland Journals Victoria's Highland Life An Introduction to the Queen's Highland Journals Leaves from the Journal of our Life in the Highlands (excerpts) Volume One The First Visit Thursday, September 1, 1842 After a stormy passage north, young Victoria and Albert first set foot in Scotland Wednesday, September 7, 1842 The coronation stone of the ancient Scots kings, then a great celebration at Taymouth Castle Saturday, September 10, 1842 Echoes of Sir Walter Scott, rowing across Loch Tay The Second Visit Thursday, September 12, 1844 Blair Castle, Blair Athol Victoria and Albert drive out alone Tuesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 3, 1844 Departure... and return to England At Balmoral Friday, September 8, 1848 The first moments in Balmoral September 16, 1850 With Albert and Brown to the Black Burn, and then moonrise Monday, October 11, 1852 The new owners build a cairn at holiday's end. October 29. 1854 They go to Kirk September 29, 1855 On a Highland outing Vicky becomes engaged September 18, 1858 A ride on John Brown's shoulder Friday, October 7, 1859 An unforgettable day Tuesday, September 4, 1860 Hotel Grantown A "Great Expedition" with Grant and Brown Wednesday, September 5, 1860 Back to Balmoral Volume Two At Balmoral August 26, 1862 Victoria returns to the cairn after Albert's death. Wednesday, October 7, 1863 A serious accident On Tour Wednesday, August 21, 1867 Arrival at Buccleuch Thursday, August 22, 1867 The heart of Robert Bruce, the home of Sir Walter Scott At Balmoral Thursday, October 1, 1868 A housewarming for the widow's cottage Images: Courtesy Hulton/Getty Collection. Essays + Interviews | Who's Who | All the Queen's Men Victoria's Highland Journals | Cartoons from the Press The Forum | Links and Bibliography Home | About The Series | The American Collection | The Archive Schedule & Season | Feature Library | eNewsletter | Book Club Learning Resources | Forum | Search | Shop | Feedback ©