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Old Photograph Bridge Street Ballater Scotland
Old photograph of Bridge Street, Ballater, Royal Deeside, Scotland. In the early 14th century, the area was part of the estates of the Knights of St John, but the settlement did not develop until around 1770; first as a spa resort to accommodate visitors to the Pananich Mineral Well, then later upon the arrival of the railway in 1866 it was visited by many tourists taking advantage of the easier access thus afforded. Balmoral Castle, and Crathie Kirk, the British Royal Family's holiday home and local church, lies approximately 7 miles west, and the family has visited the town frequently since the time of Queen Victoria. Birkhall lies about 2 km south-west of Ballater. Victoria Barracks is used by the Royal Guard for the castle.
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