Balfour Castle - Wikipedia
Balfour Castle is a historic building on the southwest of Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. [1] 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 …
Balfour Castle, Orkney | Scotland.com
Balfour Castle is an imposing structure on the southwest end of Shapinsay Island of Orkney. It stands between the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea surrounded by woods, close to the shore. In 1782 Thomas Balfour built a house called Cliffdale on the estate of Sound.
Balfour, Orkney - Wikipedia
Balfour is a village on the island of Shapinsay, Orkney. The village is situated on Elwick Bay, which was used as an anchorage by Haakon IV of Norway before sailing south to eventual defeat at the Battle of Largs in 1263. [1] Today, the village still possesses a harbour, with mock defensive walls constructed at the same time as the castle.
The History of Balfour Castle - Castrum to Castle
2022年2月1日 · Balfour Castle is a historic building located on Shapinsay Island and is known for its regal-looking towers and spires and fascinating wilderness surrounding. It is known for its oldest structures, rebuilt in 1847, commissioned by Colonel David Balfour, and designed by …
(346) Balfour of Balfour Castle, Shapinsay - Blogger
2018年9月30日 · Balfour Castle: the house from the north-east, with the view across the Bay of Kirkwall to Wideford Hill in the background. Image: Smithy Café, Balfour, Shapinsay. The east and south fronts are entirely the work of David Bryce between 1846 and 1850.
Balfour Castle - Shapinsay
2021年6月2日 · Balfour Castle. Balfour castle was the creation of two men, David Balfour and David Bryce. The castle is a rare example of calendar house originally planned with 7 turrets, 12 external doors, 52 rooms and 365 sections of windows.
Balfour Castle - Orkney Islands - Parks & Gardens
Balfour Castle stands in the south-west corner of Shapinsay, directly on the coast, on the west side of Elwick Bay. It is a prominent landmark on arrival by ferry at Elwick. The woodlands and the Castle form distinctive components of the landscape, identifiable from a considerable distance.
Balfour Castle - Wikiwand
Balfour Castle is a historic building on the southwest of Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. [1] 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 …
Balfour Castle - Orkney | Hotel Review | The Arbuturian
2011年5月31日 · Situated on Shapinsay (a middle-sized Orkney island), Balfour is the world’s most northerly castle hotel and feels like an enchanted land. Sadly, getting there isn’t as simple as entering a magic wardrobe or mounting a valiant white steed; it’s a rewarding schlep.
Balfour Castle - Every Castle
Set on seventy acres of wooded grounds, Balfour has panoramic views of surrounding islands. Its location is perfect for trips to other islands and to the “mainland” of Orkney to visit Skara Brae, Maes Howe, and dozens of other fascinating archaeological sites.
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