What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, Gateway as Gateway (19th Century). 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.
Built in the 19th century, Balfour Castle Gateway on Shapinsay is a notable structure reflecting the island's historical connections to the Balfour family, who were prominent in Orkney's history. It is remembered as part of the broader historic and architectural heritage of the Orkney Islands.
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Places near here
Balfour CastleDyke(s) (post Medieval) · 461 yd
Shapinsay, Twi NessCairn (prehistoric)(possible), Kelp Pit (post Medieval)(possible) · 543 yd
Ornate coastal tower by Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 687 yd
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 695 yd
BalfourBarrow (bronze Age)(possible), Cist (bronze Age), Cremation (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn (steatite)(bronze Age) · 739 yd
Balfour HarbourHarbour (post Medieval) · 743 yd
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 1568 yd
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1.0 mi
Thieves HolmIslet · 1.2 mi
Carness BatteryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.2 mi
Bay of CarnessBay · 1.5 mi
Bay of FurrowendBay · 1.6 miOther information
Photo: Colin Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0