Welcome to Balmoral Castle & Estate
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.
Spring Opening
Until 3rd May so you can 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 Cafe. As admission is free of charge there is no requirement to book tickets to visit and the grounds, Mews Shop and Cafe will be open from 1000 until 1700, with last recommended admission at 1600.
Summer Opening
This year the grounds, gardens and exhibitions at Balmoral will open to the Public on a daily basis from Saturday 4th May until Sunday 11th August and you can now book your tickets online.
We are pleased to announce an exciting range of options for visiting Balmoral, including afternoon tea, an expedition tour or a private tour with our experienced guides that takes you through several of the beautiful rooms within Balmoral Castle.
Castle Internal Guided Tours
For the first time since the castle was completed in 1855, we have been granted permission to take you on a private tour with our experienced guides. This historical journey takes you through several of the beautiful rooms within Balmoral Castle.
These exclusive tours will be available from 1st July until 4th August and are restricted to 10 people per tour.
Summer Opening
This year the grounds, gardens and exhibitions are open on a daily basis from 4th May until 22th AugustVIEW DETAILS
Expedition Tours
These fascinating tours will be available daily from late March until early August this yearVIEW DETAILS
Holiday Cottages
We have a range of wonderful self catering properties, which are available for weekly rentalsVIEW DETAILS
Afternoon Tea
You can make your visit to Balmoral extra special by including a delicious afternoon tea.
Relax in our recently renovated restaurant and savour a selection of delicious sandwiches, scones and cakes. We offer classic, vegetarian or gluten free versions and on the day you can choose to upgrade to the sparkling option, if you wish.
RunBalmoral
Run Balmoral takes place over the weekend of 27th and 28 April 2024 so enter online nowVIEW DETAILS
The Royal Family
Visit The Royal Website for further details for The King, The Queen and The Royal FamilyVIEW DETAILS
Squirrel Camera
At Balmoral we have some very special residents, our red squirrels, who feature on our live cameraVIEW DETAILS