Shapinsay (Orkney Islands) Seaside, Coast and Beaches
Shapinsay is one of the islands in the Orkney archipelago and just a short 30 minutes ferry ride from Mainland.
Much of the current Shapinsay is what was built around the Balfour estate which has Balfour Castle at its heart.
Shapinsay Orkney Islands Coast Map
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Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:
Burroughston Broch is an Iron Age broch located on the island of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands. The brock has Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Balfour Castle is located on Shapinsay, one of the Orkney Islands, the current castle was built in 1847, commissioned by Read more…
Mill Dam RSPB Reserve is a wetland on the island of Shapinsay in the Orkneys, a natural marsh was dammed in Read more…
Place Tags: Animals - Wildlife and Outdoors - Nature
Mor Stein is a neolithic standing stone on the island of Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. Mor Stein is a vertical standing Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Sandgarth Bay Beach is a sandy bay in the south-east of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands. The beach is a mix Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches






