Taxis in Balfour— Licensed Local Taxis & Private Hire
The main settlement on Shapinsay, one of Orkney's most accessible islands, dominated by Balfour Castle.
Balfour is the main settlement on the island of Shapinsay in Orkney, situated a short ferry ride from Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland. The settlement is dominated by Balfour Castle — a Victorian Gothic mansion built in 1848 — and the island has a quiet agricultural character with good views across the Orkney archipelago. Joe Maxi Taxis connects passengers in Balfour with licensed drivers across Orkney. For larger groups, our trusted partner network can help with minibus hire in Balfour.
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Local knowledge — taxis in Balfour
Balfour is the main settlement on the island of Shapinsay in Orkney, situated a short ferry ride from Kirkwall on the Orkney Mainland. The settlement is dominated by Balfour Castle — a Victorian Gothic mansion built in 1848 — and the island has a quiet agricultural character with good views across the Orkney archipelago. Joe Maxi Taxis connects passengers in Balfour with licensed drivers across Orkney.
Airport transfers from Balfour
- Kirkwall Airport (KOI) — approx 20 min (including ferry)
Golf taxis near Balfour
- Orkney Golf Club, Kirkwall (20 min including ferry)
Stag & hen do taxis in Balfour
- Kirkwall town centre (20 min including ferry)
Sports event taxis in Balfour
- Orkney FC (20 min including ferry)
Hospital taxis in Balfour
- Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall (20 min including ferry)
About Balfour
- Balfour Castle on Shapinsay was built in 1848 by Colonel David Balfour, who transformed the island's earlier house into a Victorian Gothic mansion and redesigned the island's agricultural landscape with a model farm, planned village, and ornamental gardens. The castle, which is now operated as a small hotel, is one of the most distinctive buildings in Orkney and reflects the ambitions of the Victorian landed gentry who sought to improve and modernise their estates. Shapinsay is one of the most accessible of the Orkney islands, with a regular ferry service from Kirkwall, and its combination of agricultural landscape, coastal scenery, and the dramatic presence of the castle makes it one of the most rewarding of the smaller Orkney islands to visit.
Taxi services near Balfour
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