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    Balmoral Castle - Wikipedia

    Balmoral Castle 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. The estate and its original castle were bought from the Farquharson family in 1852 by Prince Albert, the … See more

    Balmoral is pronounced /bælˈmɒrəl/ or sometimes locally /bəˈmɒrəl/. It was first recorded as 'Bouchmorale' in 1451, and it was pronounced See more

    Balmoral is private property and, unlike the monarch's official residences, is not the property of the Crown. It was originally purchased privately … See more

    Parts of the films Mrs Brown (1997) and The Queen (2006) were based on events at Balmoral. In both films, substitute locations were used: See more

    King Robert II of Scotland (1316–1390) had a hunting lodge in the area. Historical records also indicate that a house at Balmoral was built by Sir William Drummond in 1390. … See more

    Though called a castle, Balmoral's primary function is that of a country house. It is a "typical and rather ordinary" country house from the Victorian … See more

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    Balmoral Estate is within the Cairngorms National Park and is partly within the Deeside See more

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    WEBDiscover 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 …

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    WEBSep 7, 2023 · An aerial image of Balmoral Castle taken in 1954 shows the sprawling grounds, including several landscaped garden areas.

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    WEBApr 3, 2024 · On the tour, visitors will also get access to the grounds, gardens, and exhibitions, and see King Charles's watercolors that show scenes at Balmoral, Highgrove, and Sandringham.

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    WEBDec 16, 2023 · Experience the grounds of Balmoral Castle through informative guided tours. Immerse yourself in the picturesque gardens, including a flower garden created by Queen Mary. Enjoy stunning views …

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