Yes, Queen Elizabeth II had a deeply personal connection to Scotland and spent significant time at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire. Unlike many other royal residences that belong to the Crown Estate, Balmoral was the Queen's private property, inherited through the family since it was purchased by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria in 1852. It was famously her favorite summer retreat, where she would spend August and September engaging in "normal" activities like stalking deer, having picnics, and hosting the "Ghilliies' Ball." Beyond Balmoral, her official residence in Scotland was the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, located at the end of the Royal Mile. While Holyroodhouse was used for formal state ceremonies and "Holyrood Week," Balmoral was where she felt most at home; fittingly, it was also the location where she passed away in September 2022. Today, in 2026, Balmoral continues to serve as a private retreat for King Charles III and the Royal Family, maintaining its status as a symbol of the monarchy's Scottish heritage.