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Balmoral

Private holiday home of the British Royal Family

Balmoral Castle

Bought by Queen Victoria in 1852, Balmoral castle was quickly transformed into a mansion and her "dear paradise".

You can see why she liked it: the riverside setting is lovely and the scene is elegantly completed by the white granite palace. Its medley of fantastical Baronial-style turrets were the work of husband Albert and Aberdeen-born architect William Smith

The ballroom is truly sumptuous but above all a visit provides a good insight into the world of today's royalty.

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Balmoral Estates, Ballater

Apr–Aug 10am–5pm daily; Oct–Dec: selected dates; check full & latest hours.

Adults £18.50; full & latest rates + online ticketing

balmoralcastle.com

Wealth & Turmoil (1746-1950)

Aviemore & Cairngorms Nat Park

Stately Homes & Gardens

Text © Christian Williams

Image by pastpin