Monarch of the Glen

Purchased this to help occupy a hunter during the dreary off-season. The many subtle color variations and very similar puzzle pieces (many fit in multiple places) made this as challenging as stalking prey. The one EXTRA edge piece and one MISSING piece simulated the frustration and disappointment of a bagless hunt. Thus the lower scores for value and quality. Will not hassle with trying to get a replacement piece but will tag it and pass it on to the next hunter. (Or use as fire starter.)

The gray tones in this puzzle made it particularly difficult. But the gorgeous artwork and top quality puzzle make it worth it! I don’t usually go for deer puzzles because they generally seem to come from the perspective of a hunter ready to take a shot or they’re too flowery, but this one is different. It celebrates the majesty of the living animal and even the title conveys the power of and the reverence for the great beast. I left this puzzle up much longer than I usually do so I could appreciate the finished product.

I CANNOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I WAS TO FIND THIS PUZZLE. MY SCOTTISH GRANDMOTHER HAD A COPY OF THIS PAINTING ON HER WALL. THE HIGHLANDS WERE ONE OF HER FAVORITE PLACES ON EARTH THIS BROUGHT A HUGE SMILE TO MY FACE. CHER

The picture is beautiful quality, no glare and amazing depth of color. It is challenging but absorbing and so great fun, the pieces are well-cut, no hanging bits or pieces still together. Thick and sufficient different shapes to each piece. Thankfully there is no "puzzle dust" on the pieces which is good because it can be annoying. The box picture is the only picture to follow and the puzzle completed shows a bit more of the stag 's legs then on the box which is fine but threw me when I began. One minor irritation : a few of the blue mountain/sky pieces seem to have small white specks whcih may have been on the picture before the cutting, its not major but slightly detracts from the picture, though you have to look pretty carefully ( as you do when completing the puzzle) to see them. I would buy again and am going to give to a friend and will buy puzzles by this manufacturer again. Hope you all enjoy as much as I did.