Popsugar Celebrity The Royals Balmoral Castle's History and Facts 16 Intriguing Facts About the Queen's Scottish Residence, Balmoral Castle 18 November 2020 by Amanda Prahl View On One Page Photo 3 of 5 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 3 Balmoral's Location The estate is located in the Scottish countryside, about 50 miles from Aberdeen, and spans approximately 50,000 acres. The current castle sits about 100 yards away from where the original castle stood. Although the original building was demolished, its former location is marked by a commemorative stone. Previous Next Start Slideshow The RoyalsThe CrownThe British RoyalsTV