Balfour Castle Shapinsay

Balfour Castle, a striking example of Scottish baronial architecture, was constructed in the mid-19th century by Colonel David Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie. The castle was designed by the renowned Edinburgh architect David Bryce, who was instrumental in shaping the Scottish baronial style, characterised by its turrets, battlements, and grand facades. Situated on the island of Shapinsay, part of the Orkney archipelago, the castle was built on the site of an earlier estate, reflecting the Ba...

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