Balmoral Castle - Wikipedia
WEBBalmoral 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.
Balmoral Castle | Scotland, Location, History, & Facts
WEBSep 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.
Balmoral Castle
WEBBalmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, having been first leased in 1848.
Balmoral Castle: The Ultimate Visitor's Guide
WEBSep 6, 2024 · 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). It’s pretty, it’s historic, it’s full of stuff to do, and it’s definitely worth visiting.
Balmoral Castle, Ballater – Castles | VisitScotland
WEBDiscover 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.
Balmoral Castle - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBBalmoral Castle has been the official Highlands home of the British royal family since the reign of Queen Victoria, and today welcomes visitors to view some of its eminent history first-hand.
Balmoral Castle: the first look inside the royal rooms - BBC
WEBJun 30, 2024 · Balmoral Castle has been the British Royal Family's Scottish holiday home since the 19th Century. But it is probably etched on the whole country's mind as the place where we last...
Plan Your Visit to Balmoral Castle - TripSavvy
WEBJun 4, 2019 · Plan Your Visit to Balmoral Castle. Balmoral, in Scotland's Cairngorm National Park, is one of Queen Elizabeth's private homes. It's the place where she, members of the royal family and their invited guests spend …
The Royal Family Is Opening Balmoral Castle to the Public For the …
WEBApr 12, 2024 · The new Balmoral Castle was completed in 1855. Since then, it’s been handed down through generations of the royal family. But members of the public haven’t been allowed inside most of its...
Your ultimate guide to visiting Balmoral - The Telegraph
WEBApr 3, 2024 · Balmoral is in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park on the banks of the River Dee. The two closest airports are Inverness (66 miles; 1hr 50min drive) and Aberdeen (45 miles; 1hr 5min...