This National Park Has a Royal-favorite Castle, Whisky Distilleries, and a 90-mile Scenic Drive

"Just off one of the main roads through the area, Balmoral Castle sits within reach of park visitors and is notable as a favorite summer residence of the late Queen Elizabeth II, making it an accessible historic detour on a Cairngorms itinerary." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines