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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 has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, having been first leased in 1848. August and September. Please note that Balmoral is currently closed to the Public.
Discover more details about Balmoral Castle including opening times, photos and more. Balmoral Castle is the Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. The grounds, gardens and exhibitions are now open daily, until the 11th August 2024.
Sep 6, 2024 · Princess Diana and Prince Charles had their honeymoon at Balmoral Castle, and it’s also where Queen Elizabeth II died, back in September 2022. It’s a massive place, measuring in at 50,000 acres (20,000 hectares)… and its grounds include mountains, valleys, fields, lochs, gardens, and forests.
Sep 7, 2023 · The estate is located on the right bank of the River Dee in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, near the town of Ballater and not far from the Lochnagar Mountain, a popular hiking destination. Balmoral Castle...
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Apr 3, 2024 · For the first time since Balmoral Castle has been under British royal family ownership, it will be open to the public.
