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   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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   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 in 1853–56 by the modern granite building, designed in Scottish baronial style by a local ...

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   Jun 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 saw Queen ...

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Buy Balmoral Castle Estate and Royal Deeside Tour from £75 at Viator. Buy The Balmoral Cairns and Castle Guided Walk from £95 at Viator. We’ve also got a great range of summer events coming up ...

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   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. Admission charges apply. Balmoral 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.

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   Mar 12, 2021 · Balmoral Castle is located between Ballater and Braemar, just off the A93. The nearest train station is in Aberdeen, 50 miles from Balmoral, and the 201 Stagecoach service runs to the Balmoral Road End Stop, a 20-minute walk to the entrance.

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   Where is Balmoral Castle?

   • It is near the village of Crathie, 9 miles (14 km) west of Ballater and 50 miles (80 km) west of Aberdeen. The estate and its original castle were bought from the Farquharson family in 1852 by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Soon afterwards the house was found to be too small and the current Balmoral Castle was commissioned.

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   Why should you visit Balmoral Castle?

   • Balmoral Castle is steeped in Scottish tradition, with numerous nods to its rich royal history. The tour gives the public a glimpse into the more private side of the Royal Family while they holiday here in Aberdeenshire . And it's easy to imagine why this was the place Queen Elizabeth II was said to feel the most at home.

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   Who built Balmoral Castle?

   • The estate and its original castle were bought from the Farquharson family in 1852 by Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria. Soon afterwards the house was found to be too small and the current Balmoral Castle was commissioned. The architect was William Smith of Aberdeen, and his designs were amended by Prince Albert.

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   Where is Balmoral?

   • Balmoral is located off the A93 mid way between Ballater and Braemar. Parking is available in car parks at Crathie, just a short walk from the gates to the Estate. Balmoral is in a rural location, with limited public transport available. The nearest airport and railway stations are in Aberdeen, approximately 50 miles east of Balmoral.

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   When is Balmoral Castle open?

   • The castle will be open to the public from Saturday 4th May until Sunday 11th August – before the King and Queen arrive for their summer break. However, the guided interior tours will only run between 1st July and 4th August, so make sure you grab yourself a ticket sharpish! How much does it cost to go to Balmoral Castle?

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   What is the Balmoral estate?

   • The Balmoral Estate has been added to by successive members of the royal family, and now covers an area of 21,725 hectares (53,684 acres) of land. It is a working estate, including grouse moors, forestry and farmland, as well as managed herds of deer, Highland cattle, sheep and ponies.

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    The grounds at Balmoral will be open to the Public on specific dates during October, November and December. During this time you will be able to enjoy a relaxed walk in the grounds, view the exterior of the Castle and also have an opportunity to visit the Mews Gift Shop and the Restaurant. As admission is free of charge over the winter opening ...