The Honka Hut, Balmoral Estate by jamibann

The Honka Hut, Balmoral Estate

Thelma and I passed by here on Tuesday on our walk. I've posted pictures of the 'Hut' before, but it looked slightly different then. It was a gift to the late Queen on the occasion of her Silver Wedding Anniversary from the People of Finland. I wonder what they would think of the new rustic coating it now has? I quite like it - but I do wonder if it was done for purely aesthetic reasons, or was it to maintain the integrity of the building? I guess I'll never know!
It does look rustic. Are you able to spend the night in there?
July 11th, 2024  
I wonder.....it is a lovely building
July 11th, 2024  
It is a great looking hut with fascinating chimneys, but what I like most is the beautiful surroundings.
July 11th, 2024  
Wonderful
July 11th, 2024  
It’s a great building.
July 11th, 2024  
A lovely hut
July 11th, 2024  
What an interesting hut and history
July 11th, 2024  
Great story telling image and narrative
July 11th, 2024  
A lovely gift in a wonderful setting. I certainly would enjoy a few days there.
July 11th, 2024  
Lovely looking hut and in such nice surroundings
July 11th, 2024  
Lovely setting for the hut, beautiful, I wonder if it’s used…
July 11th, 2024  
What a history it has
July 11th, 2024  
Like a photo out of a magazine.
July 11th, 2024  
It dies look quite new & modern but I dare say it will mellow in time! Didn’t the Queen love her outdoor life at Balmoral?
July 11th, 2024  
I think it still needs to age a little.
July 11th, 2024  
It's delightful in its setting
July 11th, 2024  
Lovely hut and wonderful surroundings.
July 11th, 2024  
Lovely building.
July 11th, 2024  
A great photo of this historic building
July 11th, 2024  
What a great looking building and interesting info!
July 12th, 2024  
Somehow I don't see Her Majesty spending time in a hut- even one as good looking as this! Is it like a sauna? It sure looks nice. good shot!
July 12th, 2024  
Neat little hut
July 12th, 2024  
A generous gift and lovely setting!
July 12th, 2024  
@christinav Oh no. Strictly for the Royals!
July 12th, 2024  
@beverley365 It is used - for Royal picnics!
July 12th, 2024  
@olivetreeann No, there's a wee kitchen and a barbecue out the back. A nice table and chairs and settee inside. You can peek in the windows, but no access to public, other than from the outside. If there were any of the Royal family there, we would be diverted!
July 12th, 2024  
Neat looking hut. Nice capture.
July 13th, 2024  
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