Aberdeenshire
The Albert Memorial Hall, a category C listed building, was officially opened on 29th September 1875 as a community meeting place for Ballater residents and incorporating on the ground floor an area for use as a Post Office. The hall was originally a very important civic building for the town of Ballater situated directly opposite Ballater station. Queen Victoria would alight here during her frequent visits to Balmoral. The placing of the Halls in this location emphasised their civic importance.
The Albert Hall is on the first floor, today accessible by lift, and is used currently for various community activities. An area now designated as the Mike Sheridan Room, was added 20 years later as part of the Victoria Hall and Gordon Institute when the community needed greater space than was then available in the Albert Hall.
Visitors will be treated to an array of pictures, documents and artifacts located within the fine hall. A vast amount of local history for the inquisitive mind!
Facilities
Gallery
Key Information
No booking required.
Guided tour times: 11.00am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm
Where to find us
Address
- The Victoria and Albert Halls
- Station Square
- Ballater
- AB35 5QB