I rarely go to Balmoral, mostly because I think it's very expensive to visit - £15, plus £5 to park. The main thing to see is the grounds and to get a close up view of the castle (very difficult/impossible to see from anywhere else). Visitors don't get access to the castle itself, other than the ballroom. However, I do understand that it is an interesting tourist attraction, and most people (other than locals) are probably prepared to pay the price.
However, King Charles decided to allow free access to the grounds for the month of October, to allow people to enter and pay their respects, and contemplate the life and reign of the Queen. I thought that was a lovely idea, and so went up there yesterday. I wasn't disappointed. Whilst there were a lot of cars in the car park, the grounds were still relatively quiet allowing a period of reflection and a lovely peaceful moment to wander around the grounds in the Autumn sunshine.
How lovely to see this!! Talking expensive I checked out the Eden Project online and it is £32.50 for an adult. No we will not be visiting especially with the dogs as we could not go into the domes with them.
I’ve always thought Balmoral looked so small from the usual pictures we are able to see. Should have known better of course so to see this angle is very interesting. I feel like dashing up to Braemar to take advantage! So lovely, it looks majestic sitting there among the trees.
Nice gates too, George Rex & I can’t think what MR stands for.
Wonderful picture...We do not have a lot of plans yet, but would like to visite Balmoral Gardens and pay our Respekt on Monday or Tuesday. Would you care for a coffee, when we are driving through Braemar? It would be so nice to meet up, if possible.
Nice gates too, George Rex & I can’t think what MR stands for.
The grounds are beautiful too.
Great shot of these beautiful grounds