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Balmoral Castle

No trip to Scotland is complete without a visit to one of its magnificent castles, and Balmoral Castle, set on the River Dee, is one of the best known. The castle, with its fairytale turrets, is set on 50,000 acres (20,234 ha) of spectacular grounds, and the Royal Family has preserved the surrounding wildlife, buildings and scenery since it was bought by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1852. A visit to the castle includes access to the gardens, the ballroom and the grounds, but the Queen's Rooms are out of bounds. The castle and estate are set within the Cairngorms National Park and offer breathtaking vistas of the Highlands. Visitors can also enjoy a Castle tour, which takes in other impressive castles such as Crathes Castle and neighbouring Craigievar Castle.

Address: Ballater, Aberdeenshire
E-mail: info@balmoralcastle.com
Website: www.balmoralcastle.com
Telephone: (0)1339 742 534
Opening time: Daily 10am to 5pm; final admission at 4pm (29 March to 31 July)
Admission: £7 (adults), £3 (children 5-15 years), concessions available