2008 Opening Details

In 2008 the grounds, gardens and exhibitions will be open on a daily basis from Saturday 29th March until Thursday 31st July.

Opening times are from 10.00 a.m. until
5.00 p.m., however please note that the last recommended admission is at 4.00 p.m.

Admission Charges

For group admission charges click here

We recommend that you set aside at least one and a half hours for your visit to Balmoral.

This will give you time to visit the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and the coffee shop.

Admission charges include access to the formal and vegetable gardens, the wildlife, Balmoral and audio visual exhibitions together with the largest room in the Castle, the Ballroom.

The audio tour is also available for admissions before 4.00 p.m.

Please note that all other rooms within the Castle are not available to the public as these are Her Majesty The Queen's private rooms.

Payment by cash, cheque, Visa, Master Card,
Switch or American Express.

Company vouchers are accepted by arrangement. Coach parking is available within the Estate Grounds.

Balmoral lies within the boundaries of The Cairngorms National Park.

The Cairngorms was made a National Park in September 2003 because it is a unique and special place that needs to be cared for - both for the wildlife and countryside it contains and for the people that live in it, manage it and visit it. It is Britain's largest national Park.

The Cairngorms National Park has the largest area of arctic mountain landscape in the UK at its heart, with diverse communities around it.

It is home to 17,000 people and 25% of Britain's threatened birds, animals, and plants. It includes moorlands, forests, rivers, lochs and glens.