Albert's first choice was Ardverikie, better known now as "Glen Bogle". Just over the hill from Ardverickie is Ben Alder. The estate here is now famous for its OTT new lodge, and rumours of a helicopter pad like the Thunderbird 2 runway with moving trees. Before the current owners it was briefly owned by a family , I think from Switzerland. After one visit, her indoors said its too rainy, it has to go. It did.
Deeside has a wonderful climate, and it proved to be a wise move. (Salmon in the Dee for a start)