A significant storm system has led to the temporary closure of Balmoral Estate to visitors. The historic property announced it would not be open to the public on Monday due to dangerous conditions brought by Storm Floris.
Officials strongly advised against travel to the estate, noting that refunds would be issued for pre-purchased tickets. The decision comes as weather authorities issued amber and yellow wind warnings for much of Scotland, forecasting gusts potentially reaching 90 miles per hour in exposed coastal and highland areas.
This unplanned closure reduces public access opportunities before the estate’s scheduled seasonal conclusion. The property had previously announced it would close for the winter on August 10th, marking the end of its 2025 visiting season.
The Scottish estate has long served as a private retreat for the royal family during the late summer months, continuing a tradition established over generations. Situated in Aberdeenshire, the property offers visitors insights into royal history and the surrounding natural landscape.
Separately, recent public appearances have drawn attention to the monarch’s wellbeing, though palace sources have characterized minor health observations as routine and unconnected to ongoing medical treatments.
