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From the design and architecture to the fascinating royal history of Balmoral Castle, here’s what to know about Queen Elizabeth IIs favorite holiday home. 

GULLANE resident Pat Morris has shared the following personal treasured memory of the Queen from the time she spent two hours in her company:

It was the day that rocked the British monarchy and upset millions around the world. After 70 glorious years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon.

Well-wishers travel for miles to mourn death of monarch to whom they felt special connection

Locals living in Braemar and Ballater, the two closest towns to Balmoral, have spoken about how much the Queen meant to Royal Deeside.

By Guillermo Garrido and Viviana García Balmoral/Edinburgh, Sep 9 (EFE).- Tucked away in a remote natural park in the north of Scotland, Balmoral Castle, traditionally Queen Elizabeth II’s summer residence, has taken on new symbolism. The estate, surrounded by the lush nature of the Cairngorms and bathed by the River Dee, is where the queen …

Just as the Queen’s parents were keen for her to understand the Royal duties that lay ahead of her, the Queen made sure King Charles III, too, would be prepped from a young age. Royal expert Robert Hardman shares his insight.

Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands – a place that had a great deal of significance throughout her life. 

Villagers in Ballater, near Balmoral, regarded the Queen as a friendly member of their community.

A PRIMETIME BBC show is coming to Parkgate to explore its history.