What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, Doocot Point as Dovecot (post Medieval)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. 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
Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, GatewayGateway (19th Century) · 171 yd
Shapinsay, Twi NessCairn (prehistoric)(possible), Kelp Pit (post Medieval)(possible) · 375 yd
Balfour CastleDyke(s) (post Medieval) · 570 yd
Ornate coastal tower by Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 807 yd
Intricate stonework on Balfour coastal towerCastle, fort or tower · 833 yd
Iona: Balfour Harbour, Shapinsay, Wide FirthMotor Vessel (20th Century) · 883 yd
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 1687 yd
Thieves HolmIslet · 1.1 mi
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1.1 mi
Carness BatteryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.2 mi
Bay of CarnessBay · 1.5 mi
Bay of FurrowendBay · 1.7 mi