The grounds, gardens, Castle Ballroom, restaurant and Mews Gift Shop are all open Tuesdays to Saturdays, between 10am and 4pm.

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Cairns Walk & Prince Albert's Pyramid Walk

The Cairns Walk and Prince Albert’s Pyramid.

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

The Balmoral Cairns Walk takes you through the woodlands and hills of the Balmoral Estate, leading to a series of historic stone cairns, most built during Queen Victoria's reign, to commemorate significant family events.

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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.

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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.