OS1/23/18/96

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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
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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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