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Welcome to Balmoral
Set amongst the magnificent scenery of Royal Deeside, in the shadows of Lochnagar is the Balmoral Estate.
Purchased by Queen Victoria in 1848, the Estate has been the Scottish Home of the British Royal Family ever since.
The Estate covers about 20,000 hectares (just over 50,000 acres) acres of heather clad hills, ancient Caledonian woodland, policies and of course the beautiful River Dee is nearby.
Over the past 150 years careful stewardship by the owners, The Royal Family, has preserved the wildlife, scenery and architecture which is available for all generations to enjoy.
In her journals Queen Victoria described Balmoral as "my dear paradise in the Highlands" - we hope you will feel the same way about Balmoral once you have visited this most special place.
The grounds, gardens and exhibitions are now open on a daily basis until Tuesday 31st July 2012. This year there is a special exhibition of ballgowns with a diamond theme. The gowns, which belong to Her Majesty the Queen, will be on display in the Castle Ballroom.
In the Stables we will display images depicting Her Majesty’s enjoyment of and association with horses throughout her 60 year reign.
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