Queen of the Castle
Balmoral Castle in Scotland was a present for Queen Victoria from her husband, Prince Albert, in 1852. The countryside around the castle is spectacular, and includes Lochnagar, a mountain 1160 metres high. The royal couple decided that the original castle was too small, so they built a new one. They completed it in 1856 with a beautiful tower about 30 metres high. The castle has belenged to the British royal family since that time, and each new generation has improved the property. Today, the queen and her family always reside at Balmoral when they visit Scotland. The castle grounds have been open to the