Balfour Castle is a spectacular example of Victorian architecture.
Balfour Castle History
Balfour is complete with every detail of its original fixtures and furniture dating back to the 1840s, with gilded plaster ceilings, handmade wallpaper, and marble fireplaces.
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.
Balfour Castle is on the southeast tip of the Isle of Shapinsay. The ferry to Shapinsay leaves from Kirkwall and takes approx. 25mins.
Balfour Castle is open for guests, as it currently is a hotel.
Balfour Castle Location
Address: Balfour Castle, Balfour, Orkney, Orkney Islands KW17 2DY, United Kingdom. Get help with directions using the map provided below: