History

Balmoral Castle and estate

Ballater, Scotland

The royal family's Highland estate, with grounds open in season.

Price
Entry charged
Time to allow
2 hours
Balmoral Castle and estate
Stuart Yeates from Oxford, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

The gardens and ballroom open to visitors in spring and summer. The estate offers walks and Land Rover tours. Check dates before you travel.

Good to know

  • Check opening dates
  • Allow 2 hours
  • Combine with Ballater village
Open
April to July
Getting there
Sealed road, car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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