Balmoral Castle is a fortified place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
What follows is drawn from published sources, with each claim labelled by how firmly it is established.
Plan your visit
- Location
- General area near Aberdeenshire, Aberdeenshire
This is a sensitive or fragile site, so we show only its general area. Please check official heritage sources for access before visiting, and take care not to disturb it.
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Fortified place · Medieval
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