Balmoral Castle Tour From Inverness

Balmoral Castle & Royal Lochnagar Distillery From Inverness ​ Before stopping at the castle we will stop at the crathie kirk church for 30 mins before going on to Balmoral Estate. ​ In 2025 the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and cafe will be open to the Public on a daily basis from 1st April until 31st July. Opening times are from 10.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m. however please note that the last recommended admission is at 4.30 p.m. We recommend that you set aside at least one and a half hours for your visit to Balmoral. This will give you time to visit the grounds, gardens, exhibitions, gift shop and the Pipers Hall Cafe. You will have access to the formal and vegetable gardens, the exhibitions in the stable area and largest room in the Castle, the Ballroom. Their is also a audio handset tour, which is available in English together with Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish translations. The audio tour is only available for admissions before 4.30 p.m.

1. 1

   Carrbridge

   10 min

   Stopping in carrbridge for a photo of the famous pack horse bridge

2. 2

   Crathie Kirk

   20 min

   The old Kirk is visible from the car park and you may take a walk around the ground before heading in to Balmoral castle and maybe even take a peek inside Remember this is a community church and may not be open to visit on the day of the tour

3. 3

   Balmoral Castle

   3 hours

   Tickets are included for your visit here taking up to 3 hours to enjoy the castle and grounds and maybe the pipers cafe for food

4. 4

   Royal Lochnagar Distillery

   30 min

   Finishing this tour with the Royal Lochnagar Distillery is the perfect finish to your day before heading back to Inverness

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.