The Old Man of Lochnagar is a children's book written by Charles, Prince of Wales, and illustrated by Sir Hugh Casson. The story revolves around an old man who lives in a cave in the cliffs surrounding the corrie loch under the Lochnagar, a mountain which overlooks the royal estate at Balmoral in Scotland where the Royal Family spend much of their summer holidays. The Old Man of Lochnagar' by Prince Charles was also adapted into an animated short-film by the BBC, wherein Robbie Coltrane provided the voice for the hermit and Prince Charles narrated the story! The book was later also adapted into a musical stage play and performed as a ballet, as per Wikipedia. The poet Lord Byron spent time in the area in his youth, [19] and wrote the poem, Lachin y Gair (also known as Dark Lochnagar), which also forms the basis of a song which would eventually be composed by Beethoven.

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Set in the Highlands of Scotland, the music, colour, humour and drama in THE OLD MAN OF LOCHNAGAR provides a treat for the whole family. magical, indeed, is the key word in THE OLD MAN OF LOCHNAGAR, which appeals to, and delights, the child in all of us with its lovely amalgam of fantasy, comedy, puppetry, dance, acrobatics and much else.” The Honours of Scotland". sco.org.uk. Scottish Chamber Orchestra. 1 July 2023 . Retrieved 31 August 2023. Due to its location on the Balmoral estate the mountain has many royal links, and Queen Victoria climbed to the summit in 1848. [8] In the film Mrs. Brown, John Brown and Benjamin Disraeli hike up Lochnagar to discuss the need for the Queen to return to active involvement with government. It is also the setting for a children's story, The Old Man of Lochnagar, originally told by Prince Charles. In 2023, a recessional tune entitled The Call of Lochnagar was composed for the service at which Charles III was presented the Honours of Scotland. [17] [18] Reynolds, Norman (5 August 2007). " "National Youth Ballet – The Old Man of Lochnagar" ". ballet.co.uk . Retrieved 12 August 2013.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illus. with cold. drawings, incl. frontis. Oblong 8vo. pict. bds. d/w. v.g.A malt-whisky distillery located near the Balmoral estate on the south side of the River Dee produces the Royal Lochnagar Single Malt whisky.