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Balmoral Castle in Aberdeen , Scotland

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Balmoral Castle

Welcome to Balmoral - Scottish home of the Royal Family
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.

The original castle was considered too small for the needs of the Royal Family and under the supervision of Prince Albert a new building was designed.

The castle was built from granite from the neighbouring quarries of Glen Gelder, which produced a near white stone.

 

Balmoral Castle, Aberdeen Scotland

When Queen Victoria died in 1901 Balmoral Estates passed, under the terms of her will, to King Edward VII, and from him to each of his successors.

Balmoral Estates has been more than just a favourite home to successive generations of the Royal Family. Although it remains largely the same as it was in Queen Victoria's reign, successive Royal owners have followed the initiative of Prince Albert in making improvements to the estate.

The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales take a close personal interest in running and improving the Estates.

 


Opening Timings

25 Mar-1 Aug: 10:00 - 17:00

Directions

By Bus: 201 from Aberdeen to Braemar

By Train: Aberdeen

Contact Info

The Estates Office
Balmoral Estates
Ballater
Aberdeenshire
AB35 5TB
Scotland

Tel: +44 (0) 13397 42534


Web: balmoralcastle.com

Admission Prices


Adults: £4.50
Student/60+ (with id): £3.50
Children(5-16): £1.00





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