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Balmoral Castle (/ b æ l ˈ m ɒr əl /) is a large estate house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and a residence of the British royal family. It is near the village of Crathie, 9 miles (14 km) west of Ballater and 50 miles (80 km) west of Aberdeen.
Sep 8, 2024 · Balmoral Castle, private residence of the British sovereign, on the right bank of the River Dee, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at 926 feet (282 metres) above sea level. After its acquisition (1852) by Albert, the prince consort (husband of Queen Victoria), the small castle then on the land was replaced.
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Balmoral Castle. Scottish residence of His Majesty The King and all monarchs since Victoria. The Estates Office, Balmoral Estates, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB . Get Directions
Balmoral Castle has been the official Highlands home of the British royal family since the reign of Queen Victoria, and today welcomes visitors to view some of its eminent history first-hand.
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Jul 4, 2017 · Balmoral Castle has been a home of the British Royal Family since Prince Albert purchased it for Queen Victoria. The castle is located near the village of Crathie in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, in Scotland. It is an extraordinary example of Scottish Baronial architecture.
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On the death of Queen Victoria in 1901, the castle and estate passed, by the terms of her will, to Edward VII and succeeding British monarchs. Today it is the private home of Elizabeth II and the Queen and her family occupy Balmoral throughout the summer holiday period.
