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News Page New for 2008 - We are pleased to announce that there will be a special exhibition about The Braemar Gathering this year. This special exhibition features striking photographs of members of The Royal Family attending the games as well as the many competitors who participate in The Braemar Gathering The popular theatre in the garden event will return - this year you can enjoy The Chapterhouse Theatre Company productions of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" on the evening of Saturday 12th July and "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" on the evening of Sunday 13th July 2008.

	5 Star Visitor Attraction - Balmoral has been awarded Visit Scotland's most prestigious grading and is now classified as a five star visitor attraction. The star awards focus on the standard of the welcome, hospitality and service, the attractions presentation as well as the standard of the toilets, shop and cafe, where provided. The five star grading symbolises the exceptional facilities available at Balmoral. Shop online now - Browse and purchase items from the large selection of Balmoral and Sandringham gifts which are available from www.balmoralgiftshop.co.uk The Holiday Cottages are very popular and the 2008 details and prices are available.

Activity holidays at Balmoral are very popular. Sue Ford, Michael Kitchen and Susie Hunt will host the spring painting holidays and Susie Hunt will host the autumn painting holidays. In November Jim Henderson will host the digital photography holiday and this will be followed by the wildlife watch holiday with WalkDeeside. If you enjoy running you could also join one of the special Running The Highlands events. unning The Highlands are hosting a series of special running holidays based at Balmoral.
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Investors in People - During the Millennium year, the Factor investigated the Investors in People programme and decided that it presented an opportunity for Balmoral Estate to display its commitment to best practice, especially with respect to staff relationships, training and management practices. After a great deal of work by all staff, we were delighted to be awarded Investors in People accreditation in 2003 and now, in August 2006, we are delighted that Investors in People Scotland, after their independent examiner spent a day meeting many staff on the Estate, have recommended Balmoral Estate for re-accreditation under the Investors in People programmes. This recognition is very welcome and displays our commitment to our staff, to our business practices, and to our managers.
The Factor, Peter Ord, has expressed himself especially delighted as this re-accreditation is under the new rules and code recently introduced by IIP Scotland.