Welcome to Balmoral
September 2020
The grounds, gardens and exhibitions are closed to the Public during September – however the VIC / Post Office in the car park at Crathie, the Gate Lodge Gift Shop and our new Coffee Pod are open daily.
October - December 2020
Balmoral Guided Tours will be available daily from Saturday 3rd October until Saturday 31st October and therafter on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays during November and December.
We’re Good To Go
This accolade demonstrates that we are adhering to the new Government and public health guidance, have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and the required processes in place.
Something to enjoy just now
Gift Shop Special Offers
Choose from a range of exclusive Balmoral gifts, books, household goods, clothing, golfing items and gift vouchers.
View and purchase gifts from our new Balmoral Blue range - an exclusive tweed inspired by the colours at Balmoral and the River Dee. Selection includes Leather Guild and Johnsons of Elgin products.
Cairns Walks
The Balmoral Cairns walk is closed throughout August and September and we apologise for any inconvenience.
However the walk to Albert’s Pyramid Walk is still available and we recommend parking in the car park next to the A93 at Crathie. The Gate Gift Shop and Coffee Pod are open daily from 1000 to 1600.
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.
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.
