What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balfour Castle as Castle (16th Century), Farmhouse (19th Century), Mount (copper Alloy)(period Unknown). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Balfour Castle was built in the 16th century, likely by a member of the Balfour family, a prominent Scottish clan. It is remembered as a historic structure reflecting the region's medieval architecture and noble heritage.
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Places near here
Balfour MainsFindspot (period Unassigned), Perforated Object (stone)(period Unassigned) · 133 yd
KingoldrumGrave Slab (medieval) · 590 yd
CulhawkCountry House (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1575 yd
Kinnordy MossWood · 1.3 mi
West SchurrochMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Kaims of AirlieMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Loch of KinnordyVillage (period Unassigned) · 1.4 mi
Cairlyew WoodWood · 1.5 mi
LindertisCastle (medieval), House (19th Century), Policies (post Medieval) · 1.9 mi
Kirriemuir, High StreetNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 3.0 mi
Sir Charles LyellMemorial · 3.0 mi
Sir Hugh MunroMemorial · 3.0 miOther information
Photo: Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0