Glen Mark, near Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 7YZ
Queen's Well
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5.3A crown-shaped monument marks the spring where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stopped for water during a visit to Glen Mark in 1861.
Queen’s Well is a small but distinctive historic stop in the landscape of Glen Mark. Its crown-shaped structure and surviving inscription give a clear connection to Victoria and Albert’s journey through the glen; it can also be visited as part of the walk from Invermark towards Mount Keen.
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The experience
Visit the 1861 crown-shaped well and read its inscription. For a longer outing, the monument lies on the walking route from Invermark towards Mount Keen.
Things to do
See the crown-shaped monument
Visit the unusual crown-shaped structure built over a natural spring in 1861 to commemorate Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit.
Read the royal inscription
Look for the inscription recording that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited and drank from the well on 20 September 1861.
Pass the well on the Mount Keen walking route
Visit Queen’s Well as part of the walking route from Invermark towards Mount Keen. Check the detailed route and current access information before setting out.
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See the crown-shaped well
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Check the access details and approximate map pin before travelling.
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Visit the monument built over the natural spring.
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Read the inscription commemorating Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit.
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Include Queen’s Well on a Glen Mark walk
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Check the route and access information for the walk from Invermark towards Mount Keen.
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Follow the walking route that passes Queen’s Well.
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Pause at the monument to see its crown-shaped form and commemorative inscription.
Verified history
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited Glen Mark on 20 September 1861. Visit Angus says they rode from Balmoral, met Lord Dalhousie beside the spring, drank its water and continued to Invermark Lodge, where they stayed overnight. Lord Dalhousie later erected the crown-shaped monument over the well to commemorate the visit. Its inscription records the date and describes it as the year of the Queen’s great sorrow.
Hidden details
The inscription’s reference to a year of sorrow — The inscription calls 1861 the year of the Queen’s great sorrow. The supplied source does not explain the phrase further.
When to go
· No specific time of day is documented; check current access and walking conditions.
The supplied source gives no seasonal advice.
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What to look for
Look for the crown-shaped stone monument and the inscription commemorating Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit on 20 September 1861.
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Opening & access
An outdoor monument on the walking route from Invermark towards Mount Keen. The map pin is approximate; check the route and access arrangements before setting out. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking is listed by Visit Angus, but the available information does not specify its location or capacity. Check access details before setting out.
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Dogs
Dogs are welcome at this outdoor location; follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Accessibility
The supplied listing reports no wheelchair-accessible car park or entrance. Check current access details before visiting.
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Around Queen's Well
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
