A PYRAMID IN SCOTLAND!? Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire

Join me on a walk around Royal Deeside, as I go in search of a pyramid in a royal woodland! There are 11 cairns throughout the forest to commemorate events in the royal families life. The pyramid is the most striking and a very interesting place to visit.
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[@Ooogie]

I came here due to a tiktok video. I love history and I've never heard of these before. And mad respect to you, I know what it takes to get all those shots of you walking. Place the equipment walk back so you get the shot of you walking by then go back pick up the equipment and to do it over and over.. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and share it.

[@DonJoyce]

Ok, that pyramid is truly bizarre! Never heard of it before, so quite a treat to see this morning. Makes me wonder if I should start building a pyramid on our "estate", assuming my wife agrees. LOL. Another great video, Kim! Liked your royal hiking boots! Addendum: wife says sure, but the inscription will read "Final resting place of my beloved Don, who built this pyramid instead of cleaning up the garage."

[@lokatpic]

Thanks Don

[@kimgrantphotography]

Haha - love your wife's response!

[@DonJoyce]

@@kimgrantphotography my position is that I should get a waiver on garage cleaning, having done this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2K4pqafYteVd5o

[@tueresdios3453]

u don't know that pyramid used to be a unlimited energy (Nikola Tesla) and unlimited interdimensional signal?

[@johnmaclagan2263]

@@tueresdios3453 Nah probably no mate

[@jonglass]

I saw in the news this morning that the royals are in the area there, and Prince Harry refused to go grouse hunting out of respect for his wife (who is opposed to hunting). :-)

[@alexandermenzies9954]

The grouse are coming home to roost for Harry..

[@jay4u123]

I wonder if it will last 5000

[@RS.Outdoors]

Interesting structure and seen it a while back. Wouldnt be fussed about the Royal family being there though. Enjoy Harris as we went earlier this year and it was amazing. Looking to go back in winter as well.

[@suhmerstock127]

The pyramid is for queen victoria husband who died for memory it's amazing

[@juniorwuttunee5939]

Bruh you really believe that? There’s caves around there on top of piezo crystals deposits, the pyramid is a portal marker, the Illuminati makes you believe they made the pyramid for queen Victoria’s husband. But you wouldn’t understand because your a sheep,

[@colleencarey6882]

We have to find out what’s the connection with the pyramids with the royals. There’s a hidden meaning to it.

[@frogmarch1000]

Read William Comyns Beaumont for some answers...

[@jjmphotography]

There's a pyramid in the graveyard below Stirling castle. It's called the martyrs monument.

[@Brenda-xc7sq]

Super photos and video Kim, good to have some selfies to mark each visit. I expect the Royals are pleased to see others enjoy the public parts of the estate and keeping fit in doing so. Well done

[@Valhalla764]

Hi I was there 2 weeks ago had a great day out from fife thanks for sharing 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I wondered for a few moments whether you were talking about the Scottish royal family.

[@shaydocherty5226]

That ain't a thing mate

[@royjenkins-packer173]

Love your honesty in your videos, it's like being with you. The way your story telling in producing and directing yourself, is amazing. Scotland seems a really lovely place to visit. Almost as good as Cornwall.... 😉 Thanks for sharing.

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Hi Kim, well you learn something every day - I didn't know that pyramid existed... Thanks for showing us this... Love that moss - I bet it's creepy on a misty dark evening... Cheers

[@Skimatik_DnB]

This was a lovely video 💚 that pyramid is stunning 💚 I thought you were very sweet to be worried about invading the space of the royals , I couldn’t help thinking the word invade was interesting 🙌 I’m from the Uk and not a fan of the royals I’m afraid (like a lot of us down here 🙌) maybe you will feel at ease remembering the only reason they get to holiday in such a beautiful spot is because they invaded so many lands and forced their will on the people of the lands .... you seem like a lovely lady and I mean you no disrespect but those people don’t deserve any of our worries or concerns ✌️💚☯️

[@SashaSmolova]

Love how you use the language, really nice shots with the pyramid and its definitely a place to visit. Thank you :)

[@pervysage4934]

Kim how can you not read that? 1:50 I can and I'm blind as a bat. It says "HRH Prince Henry Maurice of Battensberg 23rd July 1885"

[@witcheater]

Autumninal light? Now that is a word I have never heard before. I rather like it. I thank you for that also.

[@carltanner9065]

You should've gone for a walk and said hello to my cousins :D I'm sure you'd have gotten a few cucumber sandwiches and a cup of tea :D :P :P

[@shelleyedhouse5254]

What a cool place, every time I watch your videos my list of places to visit one day gets longer and longer ☺

[@tueresdios3453]

u don't know that pyramid used to be a unlimited energy (Nikola Tesla) and unlimited interdimensional signal?

[@123kingheb]

Scotland is free.. the royals are visiting our country. Dont feel bad for walking in your back garden

[@sharong3999]

Beautiful lil lady l love your camera work BUT.....Im all the way over here in Australia but l was born in Scotland.lt looks gorgeous where you are here's the BUT soon as you said Balmoral l wondered if you were there alone...l worry for you.lts not safe anymore if you're on your own.Be safe please xx

[@milago53]

Its only a power/might symbol for importent family‘s…

[@dianebena1305]

They are human like you are. I wouldn’t worry about it. You have as much to be there as they do.

[@dannyjackson5883]

Do people vanish with out a trace like missing 411 in the woods ?

[@deanterry1727]

You don't seem to do any photography anymore why is this and is this the way your youtube channel is going just exploring scotland

[@kimgrantphotography]

Photography will always be a part of my channel but my KZbin channel has never been exclusively dedicated to photography (in fact my first video was about conservation and my second about exploring the cairngorms). I believe photography, nature and exploring all go hand in hand. I am not a professional photographer - I use photography as a means of connecting with the world and it gets me out exploring. There are several amazing professional photographers on youtube and I have always wanted my channel to be a bit different. Without photography, I wouldn't explore. Without exploring, I would have nothing to photograph. Without an appreciation for nature and the natural world, I wouldn't connect with it and do landscape photography. They all go hand in hand. If it's only photography you're interested in - the videos about photography will clearly have photography in the title. Hope this answers your question.

[@MargatePete6137]

Hi Kim, very interesting and educational thanks for sharing, that was a surprise. All the best...............Peter.

[@witcheater]

"It is roasting today"? Funny how many years ago that would have been said here in this part of actual civilization, I knowing that I used that phrase before aplenty.

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I was wandering in some ancient woodland yesterday. Lots of balgas, a few zamias. Both predate dinosaurs.

[@aarroncarson7559]

Went to it earlier on, unreal, couldn’t believe I’ve had this out ma back the whole time

[@debbierooker4930]

Lovely way to start my Sunday morning, fascinating video Kim. Wow, that walk up is a bit challenging ( gasp gasp, that'd be me- terribly unfit 😏 good excuse for me to start getting out in nature more though,eh? ) That moss in the woodland looked amazing , as you said it'd be a great location for an autumn shoot! I'm mindblown with that stunning pyramid, how incredible was that! Oh & what a beautiful place to sit & have a picnic. And what I love is that you looked so chilled out & totally relaxed sat there. Looking forward to the Harris & Lewis videos, I'm sure you're having a magical time 😚

[@peterg3021]

Wow! How they managed to get the stones cut to precision, and taken up the steep hill to build the pyramid, amazing. Wonder if there's a hidden tomb within it... :-D

[@kimgrantphotography]

It's mind blowing isn't it!?

[@stephenmason5682]

Helicopter!!

[@Perthshire]

@@stephenmason5682 Or lots of masons? ;-)

[@atteindresiempredad]

Pharaos use to go on holidays there

[@scotlandsroute6627]

Fantastic Videos, a Must to share

[@WayneRobertsonPhotography]

That looked like a really nice walk with some great views. Was interesting to see the pyramid and all the engravings on it, it's set in a spot with such nice views and it must have took some effort to build so many years ago. I enjoyed watching 👍🏻

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you Ince again Wayne ☺

[@catwilandishguy5577]

Sitting and eating on a illegal pyramid lol

[@frankieoraiz7116]

Awesome country places...

[@sharky2987]

Love ur boots & there colour .👍🏼

[@qaisjamal]

I like Scotland

[@HOLDFASTBEAR]

Why a pyramid though?

[@Michael19585]

Good video as always Kim. The Royals are, like you and me, human, nothing more nothing less.

[@kimgrantphotography]

I agree Michael but still a strange feeling ☺

[@jeromeradtke3015]

Very interesting. Thank you for your engagement. :)

[@shantishanti1949]

Are we sure he isn't in there !!

[@elisabethmekonnen1682]

Man she sounds scottish

[@ceeyaa3007]

How far is the walk?

[@giselesmith7795]

Thank you for a truly interesting site that I had never heard about before your video. There are so many intriguing things to see and do (no matter where you are) if you just get out and look. Thanks again for sharing your little adventure.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thanks Gisele and you're very welcome ☺

[@paulheart320]

Shaun Atwood.

[@witcheater]

Something that is in USofA Air Force regulation is not having the awe of rank. I do ascribe to giving respect to other humans, but to ever think that I am lessor than another is not in my blood, and never has been (for reasons I will not go into here). Yes, from where you are, the "Royal Family" is a thing, but are they really? In your mind's yes, so, so it is from your perspective. But be it for you as you said, you do have the right to be there... grasp that fact tightly to the core of you, and enjoy the beauty of life and living within Scotland.

[@ricericebaby69]

Nice accent

[@witcheater]

Looking at about st 5:52 minutes inward, I do see the landscape opportunities, but maybe for your attire's colors (

[@AegirPhotography]

A pyramid in Scotland. Well, now I've seen everything ! lol Very interesting video. As a staunch supporter of the Australian Republican movement, I find your deference to the royal family quite interesting, especially given the history of Scotland and England. Keep up the great work ! :)

[@123kingheb]

Is this walk doable on mountain bike?

[@kimgrantphotography]

If I remember rightly, there is a gate into the walk which would be difficult to get a bike though/over. Is is also very steep so depending how fit you are, cycling up to it may be hard but coming down would be fun.

[@pulchralutetia]

That's nothing. Wait till you see the Colossus of Newton Mearns and the Hanging Gardens of Stenhousemuir.

[@witcheater]

I have been on many a hike/trek where it seemed that it was all up hill. Unfunny thing is that for having to brake oneself with ones legs as one is going down hill, going down the hills are just as strenuous. The actual respite is the shower of bath long after the fact😊

[@ravenfallsphotography6254]

So, you found the pyramid…but how did you miss the replica Sphinx over on the next hilltop? 😂

[@ralphmichaelferraro2398]

Kim, you are a good storyteller ... you got the perfect composition of you and the pyramid !!!

[@jerrysmith7385]

Just people Kim, of privlege of course.

[@bobswezey7452]

great walk, awesome video. this is very interesting nice views with one of the pointer sisters ……. :-))

[@stefanberndt3734]

Nice! There's a similar pyramid near my place, too, shall visit it again sometime, thanks for that kind of a reminder. (Still grinning about the German camper van having trouble to park in the background at the end of the video ...)

[@kimgrantphotography]

😂 That made me smile too when I was editing this!

[@anselman3156]

Thank you for taking me to places I've not yet explored. I'm enjoying this armchair rambling!

[@kimgrantphotography]

Love the expression 'armchair rambling'. May have to use it in a future video.

[@williamorr1318]

Did you also know the M8 has pyramids

[@marko10283]

Just seen this on tiktok. Great video thank you

[@charlesgardner4875]

Great video as always such a beautiful landscape thanks for sharing. I see you still rocking the sunglasses well as always! lol Keep the videos coming.

[@kimgrantphotography]

😂 Thanks Charles.

[@arteetmarteperfect4518]

Always interesting videos. We’re off to Pennan based on your visit there having seen the film Local Hero all those years ago and oblivious as to where most of it was shot.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Fantastic Peter! I hope you have a great time ☺

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

very interesting amazing place! Kim.

[@claire7142]

Beautiful views. Look forward to you returning at some point in Autumn for a photoshoot, those mossy rocks were just stunning.

[@kimgrantphotography]

They sure were Claire

[@canniejannie]

Great wee video Kim.Love Deeside. Thanks for sharing

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Oh my goodness Kim I had no idea that forest walk was there !! how amazing !!! We had a drive to Balmoral a few years ago in May when we we on holiday in Spean bridge. It was a long drive to get there but was a great to see the Castle and it's grounds . We did not have long enough to explore the area we only had time to visit the castle and it's grounds but it was worth it. Thank you so much for sharing this Pyramid walk with us take care and I loved the self portrait images you captured :D Teddy

[@kimgrantphotography]

Thank you very much Teddy! Wow that is a pretty long drive from Spean Bridge. If you're ever back again, hopefully you'll be able to explore it for yourself ☺

[@TeddyWandererCamera-Bear]

Yes it was but the scenery was amazing to see on route . We went via Pitlochry,Spittal of Glenshee then returned via Grantown on Spey & Newtonmore. I think we were in the car for over 7hrs !!!! Thankfully it was May so we set off about 6am and returned before sunset. Hope your trip is going well :D Teddy

[@gabrielasigurdardottir8321]

Looks really great! How long did it take you to walk to the pyramid?

[@kimgrantphotography]

It was about 40mins each way :)

[@dannyjackson5883]

I've never been to Scotland, it looks amazing.

[@aarroncarson7559]

Don’t mate it’s shite ahahaha

[@BullitTom]

Looks like a lovely place to walk. There’s a pyramid at the top of the Winding Walks in Fochabers too, slightly smaller tho 😁

[@kimgrantphotography]

Oh! I tried to do that walk back in January but it was closed for forest work. I knew there was something on the hill but didn't realise it was a pyramid! Will have to go back sometime ☺

[@BullitTom]

Kim Grant Is a lovely walk up through on a nice day. Views over Fochabers and beyond. The pyramid is smaller than the one you saw, but is a nice spot 😁

[@neklamp2431]

Amazing place!!! That forest.... How come you didn't shoot any photos on your way up? Loved the pyramid, I didn't know that you had one. Excellent video! Thank you for taking us with you! :-)

[@kimgrantphotography]

I was enjoying the walk too much but hopefully I'll make it back in the autumn and shoot several woodland images ☺

[@neklamp2431]

Looking forward to it!

[@lokatpic]

Who would think a pyramid in Scotland. I never think of your country as hot. I think you should run over the Isle of sky. Great Video. Hope to see more .

[@keithdonald7429]

Don Jones SKYE

[@kimgrantphotography]

If you've not seen it - I did a whole series on Skye earlier this year. It was great fun! And thank you 😊

[@libork8106]

Kim, quite impressive ....

[@frauleindaniela]

Thank you for this very educational video! I've never heard about the pyramid before and I didn't know what Balmoral was about. So I learned something today! Great! As you were feeling uncomfortable because you were afraid to invade the RF privacy I was wondering if you ever feel uncomfortable or afraid when you're out alone in remote places especially when it's very early or very late. I do and it sometimes stops me.

[@kimgrantphotography]

Sometimes I feel afraid but not very often. It's best to only do what you feel comfortable doing but I find being out there on my own very therapeutic most of the time ☺

[@owenbarnebey1543]

Illuminati confirmed

[@crostofor]

Cool stuff :)

[@kenrees8726]

I cant belive you didn’t take your camera

[@kimgrantphotography]

I did Ken...hense how I got the images of the pyramid 😕

[@SkynetfrSkynetfr]

Super 👍 !

[@TheHikeChoseMe]

neat

[@derekwallace3351]

hello, great video. was thinking of doing this walk with my 8yo daughter in early summer, we are both inexperienced hill walkers. how long did it take for the round trip?

[@kimgrantphotography]

Can't remember exact timings but it's not a long walk. It is also more of a forest walk than a hill walk. I'd give yourself 2hrs to get up, enjoy the view and head down again :)

[@witcheater]

First thing I noticed and pondered upon is how y'all get on with your lives even though you drive your motor cars on the incorrect side of the road... (hahaha).

[@markmcmullan3351]

Love your videos Kim , but come on the whole Royal Famly thing at the end . As we say over here catch yourself on lol .

[@richard-yz6cz]

i often think of you wondering around on your own, can't let your guard down for a second, take care.