Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle is the Highland home of the British Royal Family, set within Balmoral Castle & Estate in the Scottish Highlands. The estate’s gardens and golf course together cover 45 acres maintained by a team of seven gardeners. The official website mentions the opportunity to play a round of golf with friends, but does not publish the course’s hole count, par, length, layout, or green fees.

The estate has been the Royal Family’s Highland home since Balmoral was purchased in 1852, while the present castle was built in 1856. Its gardens were originally developed under Prince Albert’s supervision and include Queen Mary’s Garden, the South Gardens, a water garden, formal gardens, and the Jubilee Conservatory. The website also highlights the newly opened Thistle Maze and Celtic Ballroom Maze.

Facilities associated with a visit include the estate’s onsite restaurant, which serves cakes, scones, handmade pies, locally sourced burgers, soup, ice cream, and food prepared with produce from the gardens. Visitors can also use the Main Gate Gift Shop and Terrace Cafe, browse the online shop, or stay in rental cottages. Golf is listed among the estate experiences, but no golf-specific facilities or prices are provided.

At the time of the supplied website information, the grounds, gardens, restaurant, and exhibitions are closed to the public. The Main Gate Gift Shop and Terrace Cafe are open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 during August and September. The grounds, gardens, restaurant, and exhibitions are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, 29 September.