17 September 2023 , 06:29
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The Royal Family will no longer be able to make use of a stunning estate they have enjoyed for over 170 years after being kicked off.
Since 1851, they have have had the right to "shoot, stalk and fish" on the Abergeldie estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. But they have been told by the council that they no longer get priority. King Charles will have to make other plans after the long-standing arrangement was cancelled.
The 11,500 acre estate, which neighbours their Balmoral property, has often been used by members of the family since it was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert hundreds of years ago. The owner of Abergeldie granted the monarch and her family the right to use the land for leisure but now they'll need to find somewhere else.
The estate was put up for sale three years ago. The new owner Alastair Storey has removed the royal lease and he will instead revamp the area. It has been reported the final decision was rubber-stamped in papers filed with the local authority.
King Charles often took William and Harry for breaks at the stunning estate (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)Documents sent to Aberdeenshire Council read: "For the last 175 years, the Royal Family have leased the sporting rights at Abergeldie but this has now ceased, and will be actively run by the new laird. To facilitate the transformation and to effectively run the estate, new facilities will be required."
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The estate will be used for commercial shooting and documents submitted to Aberdeenshire council this summer propose new accommodation to be built on the estate “for paying visitors to support the sporting activities on the estate”.
Last month it was reported that the King is quietly opening up Balmoral to the public for a longer amount of time as he extends the estate's commercial activities. Balmoral has now closed its doors to the public as the Royal Family take their annual trip to the estate where they traditionally spend their summer holidays.
But a hint over Balmoral's future has been posted on the estate's website. It is set to be a new Royal mint. The late Queen Elizabeth II used to stay each year until the first week of October and Balmoral would remain largely closed to the public until the following April.
The Queen used to love spending time at Abergeldie estate in Aberdeenshire (Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)It is also staging an "artisan market" in the grounds on October 7, one of the largest events of its type the estate has ever held. The market will feature a tented village offering a "beguiling range of Scottish crafts, food and drink".
This was include craft beer from Aberdeenshire, gin from Highland Boundary distillery in Blairgowrie, meat and fresh game, Scottish cheeses and Deeside honeys as well as Christmas gifts such as candles, soaps, jewellery, stained glass and children's clothes and toys.