PICTURES: Royal opening for Scalan Mills in Braes of Glenlivet
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King Charles III's trip to Moray yesterday saw him officially unveil two historic farm buildings which have been restored in the Braes of Glenlivet.
The restored buildings, sited at Scalan, were originally built in the late 19th and early 20th.
The King viewed a restored waterwheel and lade as well as a threshing machine which is one of the oldest and most complete to survive in Scotland.
In addition, he was shown artefacts from the buildings as well as the historic graffiti that covers their walls.
The restoration has been carried out by a number of groups working in partnership.
The Scalan Association was established in 1948 to preserve the site, which for many years while Catholicism was illegal also acted as a training college for priests.
Amy Woolvin from the association said: "His Majesty’s visit marks the latest chapter in this richly storied history.
"We hope this important occasion will allow us to welcome many more visitors – and volunteers – in the future and to further develop ways in which people can engage and experience this characterful site."
On completing the tour of the site including the seminary, The King unveiled a plaque to commemorate his visit.
Mark Johnston, Crown Estate Scotland’s head Ranger said: "It was wonderful to have the chance to show His Majesty the impressive restoration that has taken place at Scalan."
The project was led by Crown Estate Scotland and the Scalan Association with support from the national lottery-funded Tomintoul & Glenlivet Landscape Partnership.
Eleanor Mackintosh, deputy convener of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board, said: "Scalan is a unique and very special place.
"It is extremely important that we continue to conserve and enhance the park’s cultural heritage so that future generations can enjoy and appreciate our distinctive history."
