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Pitlochry, Scotland is a beautiful and quiet town that is well known for the amazing scenic views surrounding and that are also part of it. It is full of century old stone based Victorian homes and buildings, which add to its charm and overall atmosphere. Many of the Pitlochry hotels are also located in buildings that have been adapted from previous Victorian stores and houses. The town increased in popularity as a tourist destination after Queen Victoria visited the area herself 1842. The following year a new railway was constructed, which made accessing the town much easier and convenient.

Queen Victoria visited Blair Castle, which is extremely close to Pitlochry, and her overall approval and appreciation of the area gained for it much more awareness and popularity. Queen Victoria reigned from 1837 until 1901, which is the longest period of time anyone has served as Britain’s monarch. No one before or after has held the crown longer. She was of German descent and the daughter of Prince Edward Augustus, who was the Duke of Kent and Princess Victoria, who was the granddaughter of George the third.

During the later part of the 19th century, which is often considered to be the prime of her reign, the Victoria became a popular symbol and figure for the social moral codes and also architectural designs. This time era is known as the Victorian period, and the clothing, interior design elements and many other social aspects are still associated with her. Although, the social orientation was known for extremely conservative morals and behaviors, the aesthetic aspects of the Victorian era are still extremely popular today. Oscar Wilde was an English writer during this period and is well known for his representations and commentaries on Victorian society. The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband are two of his plays from this period.