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Balmoral Estate

The Balmoral Estate is the Scottish home to the British Royal Family. The estate is open to the public from April to the end of July each year. Visitors can enjoy an audio tour, included in the admission charge which guides them around the gardens, grounds and exhibitions of this unique Highland estate. The coffee shop on site seats 100 and serves light snacks and meals with a Highland flavour along with the gift shop which has both gifts with a Scottish and Royal theme. Visitors who would like to stay longer on the estate can book one of our 6 holiday cottages with the unique privilege of being able to play on the Balmoral 9 hole golf course. Salmon fishing is available on the river Dee which flows through the estate. The Queens Highland and Fell ponies are available for pony trekking throughout the open season and we offer a series of 2hr, day, evening and even two day trail rides. Wildlife safaris are also on offer with the Ranger Service; a fantastic way to explore the scenery and wildlife of this special place.

The Estates Office, Balmoral, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB

Tel: 013397 42534

Email: Garry.Marsden@balmoralcastle.com

www.balmoralcastle.com/

Braemar Castle

Built in 1628 as a Highland Hunting Lodge, garrison for Hanoverian troops after Culloden, home to the Chiefs of Clan Farquharson, now Scotland's only community run Castle. Enjoy a tour of 12 furnished rooms and visit the Hill and River Exhibition. Open weekends, April to end Ocotber. Also Wednesdays July and August.

Braemar, AB35 5XR

Tel: 013397 41219

Email: info@braemarcastle.co.uk

http://www.braemarcastle.co.uk