River Dee

The River Dee basically cuts the county or district of Aberdeen, from Perth to Aberdeen where it merges with the sea. It is neither the biggest or perhaps the most important, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful and wild. It offers superb views of the Cairngorms Nature Park, where you will often see families fishing or picnicking. Among the locals, the river is known as Royal Deeside and in the late 19th century, Queen Victoria established the area as a summer residence of the British monarchy. In this she revitalised Ballater and of course Balmoral Castle, the favourite residence of the current Queen Elizabeth II.