Visite de Balmoral et Royal Deeside
Description
En partant d'Aberdeen, nous remontons la rivière Dee jusqu'à Balmoral où vous pourrez marcher sur les traces de générations de royaux qui ont appelé cette maison de domaine. *Balmoral Estate est fermé du 9 août au début octobre 2026. Nous visitons le village de Braemar et le château de Braemar en option. Promenez-vous dans le charmant village victorien de Ballater, explorez le patrimoine local, la gare victorienne et la vue sur la région. Ensuite, nous visitons l'emblématique pont suspendu Cambus O'May, avant de poursuivre notre route vers le cercle de pierre de Tomnavarie. Enfin, sur le chemin du retour à Aberdeen, nous nous arrêtons aux vues préférées de la reine Victoria sur l'Aberdeenshire.
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Balmoral est une maison familiale précieuse pour la famille royale depuis 1850, lorsque la reine Victoria et le prince Albert ont choisi cette belle région pour créer leur grande évasion. Un paysage avec une vue imprenable sur les collines et les montagnes, les champs de bruyère et la majestueuse rivière Dee qui le traverse. Nous recommandons vivement d'écouter la visite audio. L'audio partagera des histoires et vous guidera dans le domaine. La salle de bal est uniquement ouverte aux visiteurs dans l'enceinte du château. Les objets de la salle de bal proviennent de l'intérieur du château, et sont tous des objets qui appartiennent à la famille royale. *Balmoral Castle & Estate est fermé de la mi-août au début du 26 octobre. Cette visite sera changée en National Trust for Scotland's - Crathes Castle par la suite.
Le village victorien de Ballater se trouve au cœur du Royal Deeside, à l’entrée est du parc national des Cairngorms, ce qui en fait l’un des sites touristiques les plus pittoresques d’Écosse. Une promenade dans le village révèle une gamme intéressante de boutiques spécialisées et une bonne sélection de restaurants et de cafés pour profiter de la nourriture et des boissons locales. Remarquez les magasins qui affichent des Royal Warrants sur leurs devantures, un signe certain de qualité et de soutien de la famille royale. Situé au bord de la rivière Dee et entouré de collines et de montagnes, Ballater est le paradis des amateurs de plein air. N'oubliez pas de visiter la magnifique gare victorienne et le centre d'information touristique qui contient plus d'informations sur le village. Passez devant la caserne victorienne, toujours utilisée, lorsque la famille royale séjourne à Balmoral.
Le pont suspendu Cambus O'May enjambe la rivière Dee et est un héritage de la succession d'Alexander Gordon. Construite en 1905, la passerelle mesure 50 m de long et transporte les visiteurs de l'autre côté. Le Deeside Way, un sentier suivant l'ancien chemin de fer Deeside, passe l'extrémité nord-est du pont. Des sentiers partant du pont mènent au bois de Torphantrick et à la réserve naturelle de Muir of Dinnet, des endroits prisés des visiteurs qui aiment les promenades dans les bois et les baignades sauvages dans la rivière.
Tomnaverie est un cercle de pierres couchées, une sorte de monument que l'on trouve uniquement dans le nord-est de l'Écosse. Leur trait caractéristique est une grosse pierre sur le côté, flanquée de deux pierres dressées, généralement sur l'arc sud ou sud-ouest du cercle. Le cercle de pierres entoure un cairn funéraire datant d'il y a environ 4 500 ans. On sait relativement peu de choses sur la raison pour laquelle nous avons ces structures. Il existe plusieurs théories que vous découvrirez lors de votre visite.
Juste à l'extérieur de Tarland se trouve le Queen's View, qui serait l'un des points de vue préférés de la reine Victoria sur le Howe of Cromar en direction de Lochnagar. Nous nous arrêterons pour admirer la vue et par une bonne journée, où vous pourrez voir 12 collines différentes et Munros !
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Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Condition physique moyenne requise
Avis(91)
Balmoral is not an extravagant castle or setting. One could imagine it as a place for quiet contemplation. The gardens reflect the climate of Balmoral and are not filled with fancy rose bushes. It represents a creative and useful garden for the household.
We are sorry to see you didn't enjoy your tour with us. We will liaise with the guide who took the tour to determine if anything could be done differently.
Guide excellent. Balmoral experience is not good value when compared with other Castles, eg Stirling. No Guided information, restricted access only to 1 room with photos forbidden. Would not recommend Balmoral. Deeside leg was interesting and informative.
We are sorry to hear you found your visit to Balmoral Castle disappointing, we do mention in the tour description that only the ballroom is open visitors. We can appreciate you would have liked to see more of the building, there are special interior tour tickets, however the interior tour times don't generally work with our schedule. We are glad to see the guide on the day was excellent and that the rest of the day's tour was good.
Our tour was truly one of the highlights of our visit to Scotland. The breathtaking scenery, rich history, and beauty of the estate made for an unforgettable day. A very special thank you to Jacqueline, who made the experience exceptional. Her warmth, professionalism, and extensive knowledge brought the history of Balmoral to life. She was attentive, engaging, and went above and beyond to ensure everyone felt welcome and enjoyed the tour. Jacqueline’s passion for Scottish heritage was evident throughout, and her storytelling added a personal touch that made the visit even more meaningful. Her music playlist is memorable. She answered questions patiently and made every guest feel valued. We left with a deeper appreciation of Balmoral, Scottish history, and the legacy of the Royal Family. Thank you, Jacqueline, for making our visit so memorable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scotland. Dr. Cecilia Evangelista Philippines
Thank you very much for your amazing review of your trip with Jacqueline. We are thrilled you had a great experience and that Balmoral and the Royal Deeside tour was everything you wanted.
An amazing day visiting so many scenic places! Jacqueline was an excellent and knowledgeable guide! Loved Balmoral Castle and surrounding estate! Such a serene place--no wonder the royal family loves vacationing here! Thoroughly enjoyed our stop in the quaint town of Balleter for lunch. The Cambus O'May suspension bridge was in beautiful wooded area overlooking the river Dee. The Tomnaverie Stone Circle was on the top of a hill overlooking a beautiful valley--a very spiritual place. Our final stop was the Queen's View, which offered wonderful view of the area we had just visited. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for joining us on tour and for sharing your thoughts of the trip. We are happy to hear Jacqueline helped make your day special.
What a wonderful tour! Our guide was absolutely perfect. She was so knowledgeable, not only about Aberdeenshire and Scotland, but also when to give us breaks. It was a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it. Had no idea that Aberdeenshire held so much interest and beauty.
Thank you very much for booking a tour with us and for your kind review. We appreciate the wonderful comments and your recommendation.
Unfortunately we missed the pickup, our fault… but we caught up with the group at the first stop and it was smooth sailing after that. Our guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. Gave real insight into the history and area. The group was small , about seven total which was perfect. Balmoral is pretty, more for the outdoor experience and a real feel of the royal Deeside area. We made several interesting stops including an ancient stone circle and a cool bridge over the river Dee. Lunch in Ballater was delicious at a local pub. Well worth it!
Thank you for your kind review. We were happy you could catch up with the group and enjoy a great day out. Thank you for joining us.
Jamie is an excellent tour guide…This was one of the best experiences ever! He didn’t rush us through & was very accommodating.
Thank you for your great review. Glad that you could enjoy your time with Jamie.
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Jaime, our tour guide, was fabulous. He was knowledgeable, fun and outgoing and even took us on a few extra hidden gems because he had extra time.
Thank you for your review and for joining us on tour. We are glad Jamie was able to make you day fun and memorable.
Balmoral was definitely worth the visit! It was just beautiful, especially the tulips in the gardens.
Thank you for joining us on tour. We are glad you enjoyed your visit to Balmoral.
This was a great way to see and learn about Aberdeenshire and Balmoral. Dress for the weather so you can enjoy yourself.
Thank you for joining us on tour and your kind review. Very good advice, to dress for the weather, better to have options on the day as it can change a lot.
