Balmoral Castle
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Balmoral Castle is a large estate house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and a residence of the British royal family. It is near the village of Crathie, 9 miles west of Ballater and 50 miles west of Aberdeen.
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Balmoral Castle is a large estate house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and a residence of the British royal family. It is near the village of Crathie, 9 miles west of Ballater and 50 miles west of Aberdeen.
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10 unique places to visit in Scotland Part 3 🏴😍 (save for later) 1. @this_is_eastside 🛖 2. Balmoral Pyramid 😍 3. @sovis_coffee ☕️ 4. Outlandia🌲 5. Eas Mor Library 📚 6. Fairy Pools 🧚🏻♀️ 7. St. Fillan’s Cave 💫 8. Corpach Shipwreck ⚓️ 9. @helixfalkirk ✨ 10. Glencoe Chairlift ☁️ 📽️: @ontheroadagaintravels 📍: Scotland _____________________________ Don’t forget to follow @simply.scotland Share your adventures at: #simplyscotland Follow our adventures at @LaTravelGirl + @Craig_McStay _____________________________ #scotlandtrip #scotlandtravel #scotlandisnow #historicscotland #discoverscotland #explore_scotland_ #scotlandphotography #scotland_lover #scottishscenery #lovescotland #ilovescotland #icu_scotland #thisisscotland #scotlandlover #explorescotland #hiddenscotland #scotlandsbeauty #instascotland #north #unitedkingdom #travel #photography #highlands #edinburgh #scotlandpics #scotland
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Welcoming in December with this snowy scene of Balmoral Castle. Balmoral Castle has origins dating back to the reign of King Robert II of Scotland (1316–1390), who had a hunting lodge in the area. Records also indicate that a house at Balmoral was built by Sir William Drummond in 1390. The estate is recorded in 1451 as “Bouchmorale”, and later was tenanted by Alexander Gordon, second son of the 1st Earl of Huntly. In 1662 the estate passed to Charles Farquharson of Inverey. The Farquharsons, as Jacobite sympathisers, were involved in both the 1715 and 1745 rebellions. In 1798, James Duff, 2nd Earl Fife, acquired Balmoral. Robert Gordon, a younger brother of the 4th Earl of Aberdeen, acquired the lease in 1830, making major alterations to the original castle, including baronial-style extensions that were designed by John Smith of Aberdeen. In 1852 Balmoral Castle became the Scottish home of the Royal Family after it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert. From then onwards, the castle has remained a beloved home to successive monarchs. In particular, Queen Elizabeth II held great affection for Balmoral Castle. It was well known to be her favourite home, a place where she could enjoy the tranquility and freedom of the surroundings. Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days at the castle, passing away there earlier this year. 📽️: @castlesofscotland + caption 📍: @balmoral_castle _____________________________ Don’t forget to follow @simply.scotland Share your adventures at: #simplyscotland Follow our adventures at @LaTravelGirl + @Craig_McStay _____________________________ #scotlandtrip #scotlandtravel #scotlandisnow #historicscotland #discoverscotland #scotlandphotography #scottishscenery #lovescotland #ilovescotland #thisisscotland #scotlandlover #explorescotland #hiddenscotland #scotlandsbeauty #instascotland #travel #highlands #scotlandpics #scotland #castle #blizzard #snowing #winterwonderland #aberdeen #december #snow #christmas #snowday #festive
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This sing was posted outside of Balmoral Castle in Scotland where the queen died on Thursday. With the her death comes the first time most of the world will see a new monarch ascend to the British throne. So what happens next? Tap the link in our bio to read about Operation Unicorn, the highly detailed protocol regarding her funeral arrangements and the transfer of power.
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It was great to visit these place , shame u can't get inside but the other way I wouldn't like people wondering around my house so can understand. The oyster room was available to enter was ball room which was amazing with a lots of royal family pictures . Ground of the castle been great we was lucky to have a nice weather so we spend most of the day wondering around. Coffee shop very nice we had a cream tea .
Marta SkorubskaMarta Skorubska
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Was not disappointed worth every penny. Amazing place. I could spend weeks here just looking around the stunning grounds. Everything is very well maintained and looked after. Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Can understand why the royal family loves this estate so much. It is so peaceful and tranquil even on a busy day with visitors. Want to come back again so I can see the parts I missed
VickyVicky
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Świetne miejsce żeby poczuć się możliwie jak najbliżej rodziny królewskiej. Można zwiedzać bardzo swobodnie włącznie z wchodzeniem do lasu i zrywaniem pysznych jagód. Nie dziwi mnie ze było to ulubione miejsce Królowej Elżbiety II
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