Experiences

Scent Butler

Surprise and delight the senses with our new Scent Butler experience in partnership with Kingdom Scotland - Scotland's first fragrance house.

Poet-in-Residence

The Balmoral is proud to welcome Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, one of Scotland's leading Gaelic poets as our Poet-in-Residence, or Bàrd air mhuinntireas.

The Salon Privé Bubble Experience

Our timeless and intimate private dining rooms, with views across Edinburgh’s iconic skyline, have been reimagined in a new layout to create a home-from-home salon where you can dine and relax in privacy with friends and family.

Instagram Walking Tour

As a UNESCO designated World Heritage City with stunning medieval, Georgian and Victorian architecture, it’s little wonder that Edinburgh has become a must snap destination for Instagrammers across the world.

Afternoon Tea Masterclass

Our Afternoon Tea Masterclass promises to unlock the history of a very British ritual in this unique offering for the city.

Gin Excursion

Visit one of Edinburgh's most exciting new gin distilleries - Old Curiosity - located in the slice of wilderness that is The Secret Herb Garden on the outskirts of the city.

Whisky Experience at Scotch

Visit one of Edinburgh's most exciting new gin distilleries - Old Curiosity - located in the slice of wilderness that is The Secret Herb Garden on the outskirts of the city.

Hit the Road

Discover the wild side of Scotland on a day of adventure, which could include an exhilarating 4x4
off-road experience, a speedboat ride on Loch Lomond and a tour of Glengoyne Distillery. 

Royal Edinburgh

Visit two of Edinburgh’s foremost royal establishments - Holyrood Palace, The Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh, and Royal Yacht Britannia, The Queen’s former floating palace. 

Tartan Butler Clan Tour

For guests looking to trace their Scottish roots, The Balmoral’s Tartan Butler can help you track down your family tartan and make an appointment for a fitting with the kiltmakers to The Queen.

Outlander Tour

Explore the land that inspired the hit television series, Outlander, on this epic day trip from The Balmoral. 

Cashmere Tartan & Tweed Trail

Venture off the beaten track to the beautiful Scottish Borders and enjoy a privately guided visit to the country’s most prestigious cashmere and tartan mills, including Johnstons of Elgin, weavers by Royal Appointment to HRH Prince Charles.

The Balmoral Golf Experience

A country renowned for its golfing, Scotland enjoys some of the world’s most challenging, picturesque and pleasurable links.