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Balmoral Castle
NO 255-952 Aberdeenshire Scotland
NO 255-952 Aberdeenshire Scotland
Balmoral
Castle is the site of a 16th century square tower house, with a walled courtyard
but it was replaced in the construction of a 19th century baronial mansion. The
castle has been Scottish home of the royal family since it was purchased for Queen
Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. Visit pending.
Balmoral Castle is located west of Crathie, off the B976. 48 miles west of Aberdeen, on the A93.
The site is the Scottish home of the royal family and the grounds and exhibitions are open daily, April to July 10:00-5:00pm. Guided tours are available on Saturdays, 3rd 10th 17th November, 1st 8th 15th December 11:00-3:00pm.
There is a car park.
For admission rates and special events go to its HomePage.
Click
here for a castle picture 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area