The King begins his annul summer holiday in Scotland with a poignant start

The King has arrived in Scotland to begin his traditional summer holiday, marking a key moment in the royal calendar that echoes decades of tradition.

The King left Sandringham on Sunday following the Sunday church service.

The royal plane took off from the nearby RAF Marham, landing at Wick in the northern-most part of mainland Britain.

His Majesty is understood to be spending a week at Castle of Mey, before heading on to Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire

The Castle of Mey is the former residence of The King’s beloved grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

The King’s arrival in Scotland signals the start of the annual royal summer season, a deeply personal time for the monarch. 

His Majesty has undertaken a number of engagements over the past couple of days, with more lined up.

Balmoral Castle has long been a sanctuary for the Royal Family, offering rare privacy and the opportunity to enjoy the rugged Scottish landscape away from the public gaze.

Various member of The Royal Family will likely join The King in August for the summer holidays. Traditionally, the King hosts a series of informal gatherings at Balmoral, inviting extended family and close friends for countryside walks, barbecues, and the famed Ghillies Ball.