OS1/23/18/96
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALFOUR CASTLE | Balfour Castle Balfour Castle Balfour Castle |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour | 102 | This pellatial building is the principal object of attraction on the Island and was built by the present proprietor Colonel David Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie. It is situated 1/2 mile direct west of Balfour Village and 1/8 of a mile south east of the old house of Sound and has incorporated within its walls Cliffdale House. Colonel Balfour has planted wood around the Castle which should it ever arrive at maturity will greatly improve this splendid and princely edifice |
| CR0 TAINGS | Crow Tings Crow Tings Crow Tings Cro Taings |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour Resubmitted |
102 | Applies to a point of flat rocks, on the S. coast of Shapinsay, 1/4 mile S. of Balfour Castle, and about the same distance S.W. of Balfour Village. |
| SOUND | Sound Sound Sound |
Major Calder, Factor, Ellwickbank William Bews, Farmer, Parkhall John Reid, Fishcurer, Balfour | 102 | A dwelling house and offices, in connection with Balfour Castle, situated 3/8 of a mile W. of Balfour Village, and about 1/2 a mile S. of Balfour Mains. The property of Col: [Colonel] David Balfour of Balfour and Trenabie. |
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Parish of Shapinsay Island of ShapinsaySigned W.J. Poole C/A
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