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.
Winter Opening
The grounds at Balmoral will be open to the Public on specific dates during October, November and December. During this time you will be able to 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 the Restaurant.
As admission is free of charge over the winter opening period there is no requirement to book tickets to visit. Please note that there is no access to the Castle during this time and the audio tour / mobility scooters are not available.
The Royal Family
Visit The Royal Website for further details for The King, The Queen and The Royal FamilyVIEW DETAILS
Holiday Cottages
We have a range of wonderful self catering properties, which are available for weekly rentalsVIEW DETAILS
Squirrel Cam
At Balmoral we have some very special residents, our red squirrels, who feature on our live cameraVIEW DETAILS
Sunday Lunch at Balmoral
Join us for our special Sunday lunches, which will be available each Sunday from Sunday 10th November until Sunday 22nd December 2024.
Showcasing the finest fresh produce from Aberdeenshire our meals are freshly prepared in our kitchens and will be served in our recently refurbished restaurant. You can also visit the grounds and the Mews Gift Shop if you wish.