Glas-allt-Shiel, Category B listed hunting lodge near Loch Muick, Scotland
The granite lodge features fifteen rooms with twin gables and bow windows directly facing the waters of Loch Muick in the Cairngorms.
Queen Victoria commissioned the construction of Glas-allt-Shiel in 1868 as her personal retreat following the death of Prince Albert in 1861.
The structure represents the Scottish tradition of Highland hunting lodges, combining practical architecture with the requirements of royal accommodation.
The adjacent outhouse functions as an open bothy maintained by the Dundee University Rucksack Club, offering shelter to hikers since 1991.
The name Glas-allt-Shiel derives from Gaelic words meaning green stream lodge, reflecting the natural features of its Highland location.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn
Inception: 1868
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 56.92730,-3.19056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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