What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balfour Castle as Dyke(s) (post Medieval). 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 by the Balfour family in the 16th century. It is remembered as a historic family seat and an example of Scottish medieval architecture.
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Places near here
Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, GatewayGateway (19th Century) · 461 yd
BalfourBarrow (bronze Age)(possible), Cist (bronze Age), Cremation (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn (steatite)(bronze Age) · 824 yd
Balfour MainsFarmstead (post Medieval) · 824 yd
Shapinsay, Twi NessCairn (prehistoric)(possible), Kelp Pit (post Medieval)(possible) · 834 yd
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 871 yd
Phone kiosk on Balfour Castle pierCastle, fort or tower · 916 yd
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1752 yd
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 1757 yd
Bay of FurrowendBay · 1.3 mi
Thieves HolmIslet · 1.4 mi
Carness BatteryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.5 mi
Bay of CarnessBay · 1.8 miOther information
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