The grounds, gift shop and restaurant at Balmoral are open to the public on certain days over the autumn and winter months. THERE IS NO NEED TO BUY TICKETS AS ADMISSION IS FREE.

Balmoral Castle
Nature & Conservation

Walks at Balmoral

The Cairns Walk and Prince Albert’s Pyramid are open to the public.

Explore the historical cairns erected by the Royal Family on the Balmoral Estate, with views over Deeside and Balmoral Castle itself.

Parking is located in the car parks, next to the A93 and charges apply.

The Balmoral Cairns Walks

Explore the historical cairns erected by the Royal Family on the Balmoral Estate, with views over Deeside and Balmoral Castle itself.

Prince Albert's Cairn Pyramid

Prince Albert's Pyramid Walk

This is the largest cairn, erected by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband, Prince Albert, following his death.

Please note that we will be closing the paths up to Prince Albert’s Pyramid on 21,22 & 23 October for essential maintenance work.

Paths to the other cairns located on Craig Gowan Hill will remain open. Thank you very much for your patience whilst we undertake this essential conservation work on the paths around the cairn. Balmoral Ranger Service.

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Balmoral Castle is seen from a distance, surrounded by lush green fields and dense forests, framed by tree branches and moss-covered rocks in the foreground.