Balmoral Castle has shared an important update for visitors just two days after announcing the seasonal closure of its grounds, gardens and exhibitions.
The Scottish estate, which serves as a private residence for King Charles and the Royal Family, confirmed the closure through its official Instagram account on Sunday.
“Balmoral Castle, including the grounds, gardens and exhibitions, is now closed to the public,” the announcement read.
“Thank you to everyone who visited the Castle and Estate during the 2026 summer season. We hope you enjoyed your time at Balmoral and left with lasting memories of your visit.”
The closure comes as the King and other senior royals prepare to spend part of their summer at the estate. Members of the wider Royal Family are also expected to visit Balmoral in the coming weeks as part of their traditional summer gathering.
Following the initial announcement, the estate returned to social media to clarify that some facilities will remain available to visitors.
“While the grounds, gardens, restaurant and exhibitions at Balmoral are currently closed to the public, our Main Gate Gift Shop and Terrace CafĂ© are open daily from 10am until 4pm throughout August and September,” the update said.
The estate also encouraged people travelling through the area to stop by.
“If you’re travelling to the area or simply passing by, we invite you to come and say hello, browse our wide selection of gifts and enjoy a refreshment at the gates of Balmoral,” it added.
Although visitors can no longer enter the castle grounds or exhibitions, the Main Gate Gift Shop and Terrace Café will continue operating daily throughout August and September.
