Crathie Kirk Royal Deeside Postcard, 1972 Balmoral Postmark

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Crathie Kirk Royal Deeside Postcard, 1972 Balmoral Postmark

A serene view of Crathie Kirk nestled in the Highland woodland, postmarked at Crathie near Balmoral Castle in September 1972 — a quietly poignant piece of Royal Deeside history.

Measurements: approx. 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Dates: 5 September 1972
Condition: Light wear consistent with age. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Beneath a canopy of Scots pine and Highland air, Crathie Kirk stands in solemn granite, its rose window gazing across the forested path. This evocative postcard captures the quiet dignity of the Royal Family’s parish church, a sacred retreat beside the River Dee in Aberdeenshire, often associated with Queen Victoria and successive monarchs.

Posted on 5 September 1972 from Crathie — just across the River Dee from Balmoral Castle — this card carries a clear circular postmark and a 3p Queen Elizabeth II stamp. The handwritten message addressed to Eaglescliffe, Co. Durham, adds a tender human layer to the historical resonance, bridging Royal Deeside and the personal rhythms of everyday life.

Preserving such a card is an act of gentle guardianship — a way to hold onto a tangible memory of Scotland’s royal and spiritual landscape. For those who cherish postal history, Royal sites, or mid-century travel ephemera, this piece offers an enduring connection to place, people, and time.

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