Welcome to Balmoral
Gift Shop Special Offers
Purchase your admission tickets in advance or choose from a range of exclusive Balmoral gifts, books, household goods, clothing, golfing items and a gift voucher for the safari tour.
2020 Opening Details
In line with the latest Government advice from Holyrood and Westminster, and for the safety and wellbeing of our visitors and staff, the April reopening of Balmoral Castle will be delayed until further notice.
RunBalmoral
Following UK and Scottish Government advice in respect of the current coronavirus pandemic, we must now cancel Run Balmoral 2020 which was due to be held at the end of April.
Something to enjoy just now
Garden Tour
While we are closed we thought you might like to see what things look like at Balmoral.
Take a wander around the grounds and gardens during lockdown - please just click here to view a our video of a relaxing spring walk in the gardens and conservatory.
Video Tour
To view a shortened version of 'My Dear Paradise' please click here.
The video includes a walk round Loch Muick, a climb up Lochnagar, the arrival of Her Majesty The Queen at the gates of Balmoral, a tour of Balmoral Estates and a visit to the world famous Braemar Gathering.
Squirrel Cam
At Balmoral we have some very special residents - our red squirrels.
The red squirrel is one of Scotland's favourite mammals but it is declining in numbers and classified as an endangered species. At Balmoral we are lucky to have several scurries of squirrels and you can watch them feeding.
Balmoral - a very special place
Holiday Cottages
At Balmoral we have a range of three and four star holiday cottages available for rental.
Colt Cottages, Connachat Cottage, Karim Cottage and Rhebreck Lodge are available throughout the year while the Garbh Allt Shiel is available from late March until mid November each year.
Safari Tours
Unfortunately our safari tours are not available at the present time.
However please click here to view a short video showing the scenery and wildlife you may view on a safari tour at Balmoral. When bookings resume we will upload details to our website so please check again soon.
Salmon Fishing
Unfortunately our salmon fishing is not available at the present time.
The River Dee normally offers some of the finest fishing in Scotland and the three Balmoral Beats are located on the South Bank of the river, stretching from The Brig O' Dee (near Braemar) down to Dalliefour (near Ballater).
