Balfour Castle, Shapinsay
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Facts and practical information
Balfour Castle is a historic building on the southwest of Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. Though built around an older structure that dates at least from the 18th century, the present castle was built in 1847, commissioned by Colonel David Balfour, and designed by Edinburgh architect David Bryce. It is a Category A listed building and the landscape and formal gardens are listed in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. ()
Day trips
Balfour Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: The Pickaquoy Centre, St Magnus Cathedral, Bishop's Palace, Earl's Palace.