Balmoral Castle Tours

If only the ageing walls of Balmoral Castle could talk! But as they can't, check if tours are available to hear some of its fascinating tales instead.

To explore this fortified complex, find your way to Ballater. There are plenty of other things to see and do in the area, such as Knock Gallery, and Ballochbuie Forest.

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BrewDog Kennels Aberdeen

BrewDog Kennels Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Central Aberdeen
Price was $1,124, price is now $996 per person
$996
per person
Mar 29 - Apr 4
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Lafayette (LFT) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
Friendly and welcoming staff. Ease of check in and communication beforehand. Great location for transport links

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Marcliffe

Marcliffe

5 out of 5
Braeside
Price was $1,402, price is now $1,204 per person
$1,204
per person
Mar 29 - Apr 4
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Lafayette (LFT) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
Building works are limiting the car parking area and in general making the place untidy.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

Royal Athenaeum Suites

Royal Athenaeum Suites

3.5 out of 5
Central Aberdeen
Price was $1,186, price is now $1,047 per person
$1,047
per person
Mar 29 - Apr 4
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Lafayette (LFT) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
It had a kitchen in the room. Good location. Poor parking and directions to hotel. Once there is was nice.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

Popular places to visit

Lochnagar is a Scottish mountain located on Deeside near Aberdeen , It is one of the mountains known as a Muinro

Lochnagar

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lochnagar during your travels in Ballater. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Lochnagar
Braemar ends or begins the castles on this road. there are many along the road, but this one is one of the ones that guarded the north from the south during the 1600s.

Braemar Castle

Braemar Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Braemar Castle
Scotland

Braemar Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Braemar at Braemar Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Braemar Golf Club

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

You can take time to visit Royal Lochnagar Distillery during your travels to Crathie.

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Knock Gallery

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Knock Gallery during your trip to Crathie. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Knock Gallery

Ballochbuie Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Ballochbuie Forest, a lovely green space in Ballater. Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Ballochbuie Forest

Best Lodging Options Near Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Arms

Balmoral Arms

4 out of 5
13-15 Victoria Road Ballater Scotland
Balmoral Arms
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland

4 out of 5
Braemar Road Ballater Scotland
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Craigendarroch Suites Scotland
Braemar Lodge Cabins

Braemar Lodge Cabins

2.5 out of 5
6 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland
Braemar Lodge Cabins
Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel

3 out of 5
Ballater Road, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire Aboyne Scotland
Loch Kinord Hotel
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges

5 out of 5
Glenclova Kirriemuir Scotland
Glen Clova Hotel and Lodges
Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House

3 out of 5
7 Main Street Ballindalloch Scotland
Argyle Guest House
Douneside House

Douneside House

4 out of 5
Tarland Aboyne Scotland
Douneside House
The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn

3 out of 5
Charlestown Rd Aboyne Scotland
The Boat Inn
Hotel Square

Hotel Square

3 out of 5
The Square Ballindalloch Scotland
Hotel Square
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