Balfour Castle Tours

Photo "Balfour Castle" by Stephen McKay (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Stephen McKay (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Balfour Castle" by Virginia Knight (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Virginia Knight (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Balfour Castle" by Stephen McKay (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Stephen McKay (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Balfour Castle" by Stephen McKay (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Stephen McKay (CC BY-SA)
The fortified walls of Balfour Castle have helped it endure the test of time. Take in the architectural features of this grand building from a distance or find out if there are any tours.

When you've spent a bit of time at this fortified complex in Shapinsay, why not make your way to Highland Park Distillery, Orkney Museum, and St. Magnus Cathedral? They're near Balfour Castle and also popular with tourists.

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The Anchorage

The Anchorage

1 out of 5
per person
Aug 15 - Aug 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Kirkwall (KOI)
No reviews
Ferry Inn Stromness

Ferry Inn Stromness

3 out of 5
per person
Sep 19 - Sep 23
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Kirkwall (KOI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (168 reviews)
The Ferry Inn is a combination hotel/pub with breakfast included on our booking. We ate dinner both nights in the pub restaurant. The food was good & they had several choices for each course. The location was excellent for the Scrabaster/Stromness ferry & it was easy to navigate to Kirkwall & all the sights.

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel

2 out of 5
per person
Aug 15 - Aug 20
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Kirkwall (KOI)
6.8/10 (62 reviews)
close to sea port and right next to whole rows of shops bars places to explore- jut dandy

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Popular places to visit

St. Magnus Cathedral which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a cemetery

St. Magnus Cathedral

5/5(9 reviews)

Examine the intriguing 17th-century tombstones housed inside this stunning sandstone cathedral.

St. Magnus Cathedral
Earl\'s Palace which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and building ruins

Earl's Palace

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Take a tour of this impressive 17th-century ruin, considered to be among the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

Earl's Palace
Bishop\'s Palace featuring a ruin, heritage elements and a castle

Bishop's Palace

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the ruined remains of this 12th-century palace and see the views from the top of its spiral staircase.

Bishop's Palace

Orkney Brewery

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Shapinsay when you spend time at Orkney Brewery. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Orkney Brewery

Orkney Wireless Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Orkney Wireless Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Discover the area's museums and cathedral.

Orkney Wireless Museum

Orkney Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Orkney Museum during your trip to Kirkwall. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the area's museums.

Orkney Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Balfour Castle

Albert Hotel
Albert Hotel
3 out of 5
Mounthoolie Lane, Kirkwall, Scotland
Albert Hotel
The Ayre Hotel
The Ayre Hotel
3 out of 5
Ayre Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Ayre Hotel
The Shore
The Shore
3 out of 5
Shore Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Shore
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
2 out of 5
Old Scapa Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Kirkwall Youth Hostel
Royal Oak Guest House
Royal Oak Guest House
3 out of 5
Holm Road, Kirkwall, Scotland
Royal Oak Guest House
Hildeval B&B
Hildeval B&B
4 out of 5
Hildeval, Easthill, Kirkwall, Scotland
Hildeval B&B
Grainbank Mews
Grainbank Mews
3 out of 5
Grainbank House, Kirkwall, Scotland
Grainbank Mews
The Orkney Hotel
The Orkney Hotel
3 out of 5
40 Victoria Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
The Orkney Hotel
Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
3 out of 5
Flat 1, Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Scotland
Ivyhouse - Flat1 -1-bed Apartment in Kirkwall
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