Balfour Castle, Shapinsay is a Grade A listed building in the Orkney Islands local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 8 December 1971. Mansion. 2 related planning applications.

Balfour Castle, Shapinsay

WRENN ID: dreaming-portal-ochre
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Orkney Islands
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 8 December 1971
Type: Mansion
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

1846-59. David Bryce, architect. Large rambling Scots Baronial mansion incorporating part of earlier Cliffdale House. 3 storeys and garret with 4-storey tower and 1-storey offices. Stugged ashlar. Turrets. Corbie-steps. Bay-windows. Slated roofs.

GARDEN GATE-WAY at Lady's walk: Dated 1674. Fragment of House of Sound (burned down by Hanoverian soldiers 1746). Round arch flanked by engaged columns and capped by armorial panel. Rounded pediment has monogram AB/MB and date.

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