The grounds, gift shop and restaurant will open to the public from 1100 until 1600 on Thursday 19 November. THERE IS NO NEED TO BUY TICKETS FOR GENERAL ADMISSION AS THIS IS FREE OF CHARGE.

Balmoral Castle
Exploring Balmoral Gardens
Balmoral Estate

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Balmoral Castle & Estate provides a fantastic day out for everyone seeking a captivating experience, from local families to solo travellers or international tourists.

Explore the gardens, admire the castle, or immerse yourself in the estate’s natural beauty, and discover the timeless charm of Balmoral.

Please note - Dogs are welcome at Balmoral, however they must be kept on lead at all times. With the exception of guide and assistant dogs, dogs are not permitted access to the restaurant, gift shop, ballroom or castle interior. There is outdoor seating at the restaurant where dogs are welcome. We ask that you clean up after your pets.

For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Balmoral Estate

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The Gardens

Discover the majestic gardens of Balmoral Castle & Estate

Castle Hallway Stairs

Castle Interior Guided Tours

On certain dates you can experience the grandeur and heritage of Balmoral Castle with an interior guided tour, led by our experienced and knowledgeable guides.

Expedition Tours

Experience the majesty of Balmoral, the cherished Highland home of the Royal Family, with our Balmoral Expedition Tours. 

Balmoral Castle is shown up close, featuring its grand stone staircase and ornate turrets under a partly cloudy sky, with well-manicured green lawns in the foreground.

Audio Guide Tour

Make your visit to Balmoral Castle and Estate even more captivating, educational and memorable with our Audio Guide Tour.

A view of the Balmoral Castle Golf Course with a yellow flag marking a hole in the foreground, surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a stone tower visible in the background.

Golf

Balmoral is home to a challenging nine-hole and eighteen-tee golf course in a picturesque setting within the Estate. Passionate golfers and beginners alike are welcome to enjoy this historic course, beloved by generations of the Royal Family.

Guided Tours

There is plenty of opportunity to enjoy all that Balmoral Estate has to offer.

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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.