What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balfour Cottage as Earthwork(s) (period Unknown)(possible). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Mill Dam showing formation of southern outflow burn, ShapinsayOld home or work place · 269 yd
Elwick, MillGrain Mill (19th Century) · 320 yd
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 610 yd
BalfourBarrow (bronze Age)(possible), Cist (bronze Age), Cremation (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn (steatite)(bronze Age) · 960 yd
Shapinsay, ElwickbankNaust(s) (post Medieval) · 964 yd
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 1110 yd
Phone kiosk on Balfour Castle pierCastle, fort or tower · 1120 yd
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 1330 yd
Bay of FurrowendBay · 1.3 mi
ShapinsayIsland · 1.5 mi
Ling HolmHeadland · 1.8 mi
Grass HolmIslet · 1.9 mi