Glen Mark, Angus, Scotland, near Brechin. The Visit Angus page notes that its map pin is only a guide

Queen’s Well

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A stone crown marks the spring where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stopped for water during a Glen Mark ride in 1861. Lord Dalhousie commemorated their visit by building the monument above it.

A small, distinctive piece of royal history in the Angus glens: the crown-shaped well makes a memorable stop on the walk from Invermark towards Mount Keen. Its appeal is the combination of a real mountain-route setting and a monument tied to a specific royal visit.

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Glen Mark, Angus, Scotland, near Brechin. The Visit Angus page notes that its map pin is only a guide

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The experience

Visit the crown-shaped monument and spring as part of a walk from Invermark towards Mount Keen. This is a compact heritage stop rather than a standalone day out; confirm the route and access details before setting off.

Things to do

See the crown-shaped monument

Look closely at the unusual crown form built over the natural spring in 1861 to commemorate Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit.

Read the royal inscription

The inscription records that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited and drank from the well on 20 September 1861, the year of the Queen’s great sorrow.

Include it on the Invermark–Mount Keen walk

Visit Angus says the walking route from Invermark towards Mount Keen passes the monument. Check route details and conditions before setting out.

Make a day of it

Quick escape · A short stop within a longer walk; duration not stated

Find the Queen’s Well

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Follow the walking route from Invermark towards Mount Keen.
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Pause at the crown-shaped monument over the spring.
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Read the inscription commemorating the royal visit.

Verified history

The crown-shaped monument was built over a natural spring in 1861 in honour of Queen Victoria. Visit Angus recounts that Queen Victoria and Prince Albert rode from Balmoral to Glen Mark on 20 September 1861, met Lord Dalhousie by the well, drank its water and continued to Invermark Lodge. Lord Dalhousie erected the monument to commemorate the visit. Its inscription describes the date as the year of the Queen’s great sorrow.

Hidden details

The inscription’s personal note — The inscription does more than record a royal visit: it calls 1861 the year of Queen Victoria’s “great sorrow”.

When to go

· Not specified in the available source.

The supplied source gives no seasonal guidance.

Check current conditions for the walking route before setting out; no specific weather guidance is given in the supplied source.

What to look for

Look for the crown-shaped stone monument over the spring and its inscription commemorating Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit on 20 September 1861.

The story

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Best time to go

Not specified by the available source; check route and access conditions before travelling.

The supplied source gives no seasonal or time-of-day recommendation. Check conditions for the walking route before travelling.

How long to spend

A short stop within a longer walk; total time depends on the route chosen.

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Before you go

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Brechin DD9 6AG

Practical information

Opening & access

An outdoor monument on the walking route from Invermark towards Mount Keen, according to Visit Angus. The exact pin is approximate; check current access and parking details before visiting. Google lists this place record as permanently closed, which may refer to the listing rather than the outdoor monument. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.

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Parking

Visit Angus lists parking, but does not give details here. Check current access and parking information before visiting.

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Toilets

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Food & drink

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Dogs

Dogs are welcome at this outdoor location; follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.

Accessibility

Visit Angus lists parking. The well is reached on a walking route from Invermark; path conditions, distance and accessibility details are not specified in the supplied source. Check before visiting.

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