What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, 11 Balfour Village, Smithy as Smithy (mid 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
BalfourBarrow (bronze Age)(possible), Cist (bronze Age), Cremation (bronze Age), Cinerary Urn (steatite)(bronze Age) · 10 yd
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 167 yd
Balfour HarbourHarbour (post Medieval) · 192 yd
Phone kiosk on Balfour Castle pierCastle, fort or tower · 193 yd
Iona: Balfour Harbour, Shapinsay, Wide FirthMotor Vessel (20th Century) · 225 yd
Balfour MainsFarmstead (post Medieval) · 710 yd
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 935 yd
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1075 yd
Carness BatteryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.5 mi
Thieves HolmIslet · 1.5 mi
Bay of FurrowendBay · 1.6 mi
Bay of CarnessBay · 1.7 mi