Hotels near Balfour Castle Shapinsay

St. Magnus Cathedral is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.

Earl's Palace is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.

Bishop's Palace is in the heart of Kirkwall, so why not stop by during your stay.

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Orkney Brewery— just one of the landmarks located 1.3 mi (2 km) from central Shapinsay.

The center of Kirkwall is home to cultural attractions like Orkney Wireless Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Kirkwall has to offer, head to St. Magnus Cathedral, Orkney Museum, and Earl's Palace.

The center of Kirkwall is home to cultural attractions like Orkney Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Kirkwall has to offer, head to St. Magnus Cathedral, Earl's Palace, and Highland Park Distillery.

Highland Park Distillery is just one of the landmarks located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Kirkwall, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Scapa Beach, located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Kirkwall. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Mill Sand.