Battlefields & battle sites · Scottish Highlands
Balmoral Forest
In or near Crathie.
Balmoral Forest in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Tryon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Balmoral Forest is a registered historic battlefield in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom. Britain's battlefields range from the medieval clashes of the Wars of the Roses to the Civil War sieges and the 1745 Jacobite Rising at Culloden — most are open landscapes with interpretive trails and battle-monument markers.
Place summary
Balmoral Forest is a battlefield located in the Scottish Highlands. This site is associated with significant historical events and is part of the broader landscape that defines the region's military heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.9756, -3.2268
Sources
- wikidata: Q24656373 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balmoral Forest?
- Balmoral Forest is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Balmoral Forest?
- Balmoral Forest in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balmoral Forest?
- Its coordinates are 56.9756°, -3.2268°.
- Is Balmoral Forest free to visit?
- Yes, Balmoral Forest is free to enter.