Birkhall, Royal estate near Ballater, Scotland
Located alongside the River Muick, Birkhall extends across 210 square kilometers of Scottish countryside in Aberdeenshire, south-west of Ballater.
Prince Albert acquired Birkhall in 1849 as part of the Balmoral Castle estate, purchasing it from the Gordon family who constructed the building in 1715.
The estate features formal gardens with red roses, espaliered fruit trees, and a thyme-studded path leading from the drawing room windows.
The property includes a wire suspension bridge from 1880 that crosses the River Muick, connecting different sections of the extensive grounds.
King Charles III maintains a special connection with local red squirrels at Birkhall, giving them names and watching them play around the house.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Glenmuick, Tullich and Glengairn
GPS coordinates: 57.02889,-3.07408
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
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