Balmoral Castle Tours

Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
Prince Albert Cairn, near Balmoral Castle, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
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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Maryculter House

Maryculter House

4 out of 5
Price was $1,324, price is now $1,173 per person
$1,173
per person
Mar 21 - Mar 27
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Houston (HOU) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (537 reviews)
Room condition excellent. Reception warm, friendly, obliging staff.

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,419, price is now $1,216 per person
$1,216
per person
Mar 21 - Mar 27
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Houston (HOU) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
From the moment we arrived to when we left could not fault anything. Room was spacious, clean, staff were all very pleasant. Breakfast was plentiful and any special requests was not a problem. Didn’t use restaurant as price range for us was just a little too dear but that’s to be expected for a 4 star I assume. Used the gym, jacuzzi and the pool, but not the other spa facilities so cannot comment. Gym had plenty, varied equipment and the pool was warm (ish) and clean. Staff here were also very pleasant and extremely helpful. We stayed for 3 nights at a fantastic rate and only wished we could afford to stay longer. Daughter and I had a great stay and a well deserved recharge of the batteries after her prelims.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Marcliffe

Marcliffe

5 out of 5
Braeside
Price was $1,566, price is now $1,403 per person
$1,403
per person
Mar 21 - Mar 27
found 8 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Houston (HOU) to Aberdeen (ABZ)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
Beautiful hotel with friendly and efficient staff. Food was excellent and room was spacious, clean and up to its 5 star rating.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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Popular places to visit

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

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

Knock Castle

Knock Castle is just one of the places to see in Ballater, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Savor the area's bars and restaurants.

Knock Castle

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

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
Braemar Youth Hostel

Braemar Youth Hostel

3 out of 5
21 Glenshee Road Ballater Scotland
Braemar Youth Hostel
Loch Kinord Hotel

Loch Kinord Hotel

3 out of 5
Ballater Road, Dinnet, Aberdeenshire Aboyne Scotland
Loch Kinord Hotel
Douneside House

Douneside House

4 out of 5
Tarland Aboyne Scotland
Douneside House
Argyle Guest House

Argyle Guest House

3 out of 5
7 Main Street Ballindalloch Scotland
Argyle Guest House
The Boat Inn

The Boat Inn

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

Dalmunzie Castle Hotel

3 out of 5
Old Military Road Blairgowrie Scotland
Dalmunzie Castle Hotel
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