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  1. Balmoral Castle (/ b æ l ˈ m ɒr əl /) is a large estate house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and a residence of the British royal family. It is near the village of Crathie, 9 miles (14 km) west of Ballater and 50 miles (80 km) west of Aberdeen.

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  3. Sep 8, 2024 · Balmoral Castle, private residence of the British sovereign, on the right bank of the River Dee, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at 926 feet (282 metres) above sea level. After its acquisition (1852) by Albert, the prince consort (husband of Queen Victoria), the small castle then on the land was replaced.

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  4. Sep 6, 2024 · Coming up: mountains, valleys, Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, a big weird pyramid, a fun-packed gift shop, and everything you need to know about visiting Balmoral Castle. Most well-known for being one of the UK’s royal-family homes, Balmoral Castle sits inside Cairngorms National Park (the biggest national park in the UK).

  5. Discover more details about Balmoral Castle including opening times, photos and more. Balmoral Castle is the Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions are now open daily, until the 11th August 2024.

  6. Sep 7, 2023 · The estate is located on the right bank of the River Dee in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near the town of Ballater and not far from the Lochnagar Mountain, a popular hiking...

  7. Apr 12, 2024 · This summer, the castle will offer special guided tours “through several of the beautiful rooms within Balmoral Castle,” per the castle’s website.

  8. Apr 3, 2024 · At the end of every summer, Queen Elizabeth II makes her way to holiday at Balmoral Castle. Here's the history behind the famous Scottish castle and how you can visit.

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