Royal Barbecues at Balmoral: Who Worked the Grill and Who Did the Dishes

Chef Darren McGrady, who worked for Queen Elizabeth for 15 years, says that during summers at the Scottish estate, all the royals would lend a hand at mealtime.

The Scottish Highlands estate felt like 'coming home'.12:00, 17 Aug 2026A former head gardener for the Royal Family has shared some insight into how the Firm spends their time at Balmoral Castle. Describing the large Aberdeenshire estate as "home", Jack Stooks highlighted one surprising aspect to the Scottish castle th