Photo "Balfour Castle From this view it can be seen how the house, designed by David Bryce in the Scottish baronial style, was grafted on to an older more traditional house. This would be an imposing affair anywhere but seems even more so on a small island in Orkney. The last of the Balfour line passed away in 1961 and the house was acquired by a wealthy Polish cavalry officer - Captain Zawadzki. His family ran it as a country house hotel for some years but it has recently been sold again; it is currently undergoing renovation work." by Stephen McKay (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0) / Cropped from original

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The Ayre Hotel

Ayre Road Kirkwall Scotland

5.94 km from Balfour Castle

Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

Albert Hotel

Mounthoolie Lane Kirkwall Scotland

5.96 km from Balfour Castle

Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

The Shore

Shore Street Kirkwall Scotland

5.76 km from Balfour Castle

Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum ...

The Orkney Hotel

40 Victoria Street Kirkwall Scotland

6.37 km from Balfour Castle

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace ...

Grainbank Mews

Grainbank House Kirkwall Scotland

6.18 km from Balfour Castle

Stay at this guesthouse in Kirkwall. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are located ...

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Old Scapa Road Kirkwall Scotland

6.97 km from Balfour Castle

Stay at this hostel in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace are located ...

Kirkwall Hotel

HARBOUR STREET Kirkwall Scotland

5.85 km from Balfour Castle

Stay at this hotel in Kirkwall. Enjoy WiFi (surcharge), a bar/lounge, and a restaurant. Popular attractions Orkney Wireless Museum and Orkney Museum are located ...

Royal Oak Guest House

Holm Road Kirkwall Scotland

6.89 km from Balfour Castle

Stay at this guesthouse in Kirkwall. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Highland Park Distillery and Earl's Palace are ...

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