Balmoral Castle
📍 Aberdeenshire, Scotland
About
Balmoral Castle 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.
Getting There
🚂 Aberdeen Station
ScotRail from Edinburgh or Inverness. Balmoral is 50 miles west — car essential.
🅿️ Estate Car Park
Free parking at the visitor centre. Well signed from the A93.
🚗 By Car
On the A93 between Ballater and Braemar. About 1 hour from Aberdeen.
Terrain & Accessibility
♿ Grounds Accessible🚶 Garden Paths Good💺 Seating in Gardens🏠 Ballroom Only Inside
Only the ballroom and grounds are open to the public (when the Royal Family is not in residence, typically April-July). The grounds are mostly accessible with good paths. The castle exhibitions are on one level. Estate walks vary in difficulty.
Events & Activities
APR
1
Spring Opening
The castle and grounds open for the season. Exhibitions in the ballroom change annually.
SEASONALMAY
18
Balmoral Highland Games
Traditional Scottish highland games on the estate with caber tossing and Highland dancing.
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