Balmoral Castle

One of the most famous Victorian architecture is thought to be Balmoral, which was finished in the year 1852. It is situated in the Royal Deeside of Scotland and was constructed by the gifted architect William Smith under the guidance of Prince Albert.

The royal couple, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Albert commissioned the creation. The estate was primarily acquired as private land, and when the Prince made a few improvements, it was built to resemble the renowned Balmoral Castle.

The castle is a prime example of Scottish baronial architecture and is a category A listed structure according to Historic Environment Scotland. The old castle was dismantled immediately after the construction of the new one in 1856.It was divided into two portions, each of which was built from local granite and centered around a courtyard. Even today, a turreted clocktower is a striking architectural element.

Only members of the royal family are permitted access to the Balmoral Castle, which is only open to the public for tours of its gardens and ballroom exhibits.

Year: 1852
Location: Royal Deeside, Scotland
Architect: William Smith with the direction of Prince Albert