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Castelo de Balfour (Angus)

O Castelo de Balfour (em inglês: Balfour Castle) era uma mansão de estilo baronial situada em Balfour Mains, perto de Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Angus, Escócia. O castelo foi edificado no século XVI e foi amplamente demolido, permanecendo apenas uma torre circular de seis pisos. Por volta de 1845, foi construída uma casa de lavoura que incorporou parte das ruínas. A casa de lavoura e os vestígios do castelo foram classificados como edifício de Categoria B em 1971. Referências
Balfour Castle

Balfour Castle ist ein Herrenhaus auf der schottischen Orkneyinsel Shapinsay. 1971 wurde das Bauwerk in die schottischen Denkmallisten zunächst in der Kategorie B aufgenommen. Die Hochstufung in die höchste Kategorie A erfolgte 1995. 2003 wurde die Anlage in das Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland aufgenommen. Geschichte Im 17. Jahrhundert erwarben die Buchanans die Ländereien auf Shapinsay und veräußerten sie im 17. Jahrhundert an die Feas of Clestrain von Stronsay. Das Anwesen wurde dann an die Laings of Papdale und schließlich im Jahre 1770 an die Balfours of Trenabie von Westray verkauft. Die ersten Balfours auf Shapinsay pflanzten die Wälder in der Umgebung des späteren Balfour Castle, die heute das größte zusammenhängende Waldgebiet der Orkneyinseln bilden. David Balfour, 4. Laird of Balfour ließ Balfour Castle zwischen 1846 und 1859 erbauen. Als Architekten engagierte er mit David Bryce einen bedeutenden Architekten seiner Zeit. Auf dem Anwesen existierten zwei Vorgängerbauten. Das aus dem 17. Jahrhundert stammende House of Sound, das hannoveranische Truppen 1746 niederbrannten, und das Cliffdale House, das teilweise in Balfour Castle integriert wurde. Zwischenzeitlich beherbergte das ehemalige Herrenhaus einen Hotelbetrieb, ist aber mittlerweile wieder in Privatbesitz und nicht öffentlich zugänglich. Beschreibung Balfour Castle liegt an einer geschützten Bucht im Südwesten von Shapinsay. Es handelt sich um ein ausgedehntes Herrenhaus im Scottish-Baronial-Stil mit Motiven aus der Georgianischen Architektur. Das Hauptgebäude ist dreistöckig mit einem vierstöckigen Turm sowie zwei- und einstöckigen Anbauten. Die Giebel der schiefergedeckten Satteldächer sind als Staffelgiebel gearbeitet. In den Gartenanlagen sind noch Überreste des House of Sound zu finden. So ein Segmentbogen mit flankierenden Säulen mit dem Monogramm AB/MB aus dem Jahre 1674. Einzelnachweise Weblinks Netzpräsenz von Balfour Castle Eintrag zu Shapinsay, Balfour Castle auf trove.scot, der Datenbank von Historic Environment Scotland (englisch)
Balfour Castle

Balfour Castle is a historic building on the southwest of Shapinsay, Orkney Islands. Though built around an older structure that dates at least from the 18th century, the present castle was built in 1847, commissioned by Colonel David Balfour, and designed by Edinburgh architect David Bryce. It is a Category A listed building and the landscape and formal gardens are listed in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. History The small island of Shapinsay has been inhabited since prehistoric times, the most notable evidence being the extant Broch of Burroughston, located not far from Balfour Castle to the northeast. The Mor Stein standing stone dating to the Neolithic is found also to the east of Balfour Castle, indicating the length of human activity in the area. On the site of Balfour Castle was originally part of the Estate of Sound, which included a stately home that was destroyed by British Hanoverian soldiers during the Jacobite rising of 1745. In 1782, the area was sold to Major Thomas Balfour, who built a new house on the site. By 1846, all of the land on the island around the castle, including the nearby ruins of Linton Chapel, had been purchased by Balfour's grandson, David Balfour. Balfour then constructed Balfour Castle to the designs of the architect David Bryce in Bryce's first large commission. It was built as an L shaped house The gardens were also installed by the gardener Craigie Inglis Halkett. In the 1850s, the castle was landscaped to give it a mock portcullis and parapets with the walled garden being renovated. During the Second World War, the Balfour family opened the castle to the public during the summer as a way to raise funds for the war effort. The Balfour family remained at the castle until 1962 when they sold it to the Polish Captain Tadeusz Zawadski. Zawadzki renovated the castle as his private home, apparently fulfilling a Gypsy prophecy he had heard back in Poland that he would one day live in a castle. As of 2021, the castle was operating as a hotel, but by 2025 had returned to its original use as a private residence. See also Balfour, Orkney Mill Dam, Shapinsay Vasa Loch Line notes References J. Gunn, Orkney, the Magnetic North, Thomas Nelson and Sons, Edinburgh (1932) Historic Environment Scotland. "BALFOUR CASTLE (WITH GARDEN GATEWAY) SOUND (Category A Listed Building LB18615)". Retrieved 5 March 2019. Historic Environment Scotland. "BALFOUR CASTLE (GDL00038)". Retrieved 5 March 2019. C. Michael Hogan. Burroughston Broch, The Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham, October 7, 2007
Château Balfour

Le Château Balfour est un bâtiment historique situé au sud-ouest de Shapinsay, île de l'archipel des Orcades, au nord de l'Écosse. Un premier édifice remonte au moins au XVIIIe siècle, mais le château actuel a été construit en 1847 par le colonel David Balfour. Sa conception a été confiée à l'architecte d'Édimbourg, David Bryce. Il est utilisé aujourd'hui comme hôtel de luxe. Notes et références Liens externes Site-galerie Portail des châteaux Portail de l’hôtellerie Portail de l’Écosse Portail des monuments classés au Royaume-Uni
Castelo Balfour

O Castelo Balfour (em inglês: Balfour Castle) é um castelo do século XIX localizado em Shapinsay, Órcades, Escócia. História As terras de Sound, West Shapinsay, foram adquiridas pela família Buchanan aos Tulloch no século XVII, passando para os Fea de Clestrain, Stronsay em 1720; depois para Laing de Papdale, St. Ola em 1770 e mais tarde para os Balfour de Trenabie, Westray, de quem o castelo foi construído. O castelo foi construído pelo arquiteto David Bryce em 1846, terminando em 1859. Encontra-se classificado na categoria "A" do "listed building" desde 8 de dezembro de 1971. Estrutura O complexo é constituído por uma mansão do século XIX, incorporada pela Cliffdale House provavelmente do início século XVII. Ver também Lista de castelos da Escócia Referências
Balfour Hospital

Balfour Hospital is a rural general hospital in Kirkwall, Orkney. It is managed by NHS Orkney. History In 1836, John Balfour of Trenabie set up a charitable trust for the founding of a hospital with the interest from £20,000 worth of Mexican government bonds. In 1845, the trustees of the hospital fund bought the house from local merchant, James Shearer, together with the two large gardens and blacksmith's shop on the west side of the street, for £450. At first known simply as the Orkney Hospital, it became the Balfour Hospital in 1853, in recognition of the contribution of the Balfour family. This building is now the Kirkwall West End Hotel. A new purpose built hospital in New Scapa Road in Kirkwall opened in 1927. A Macmillan House ward for cancer patients had opened at the Eastbank Hospital in 1993; this was replaced by a Macmillan House ward in the Balfour Hospital in March 2000. The Groundwater Suite opened in 2011, bringing a new operating theatre, a sterilising department, and new x-ray unit to the Balfour hospital. This £5 million development was named after Bill Groundwater, a distinguished former surgeon from the islands. A new purpose built hospital designed by Keppie Design and built by Robertson Group at a cost of £65 million opened in July 2019. It is first hospital in the UK built to a net-zero standard, which means the running of the building does not contribute to carbon emissions. It has a fully-electric energy centre with air-to-water heat pumps generating all hot water and electricity, solar panels on the roof and back-up oil generators in case of emergency. Services Balfour Hospital has 48 beds in six wards, a day hospital and a day-surgery unit. There are currently approximately 136 births a year at the maternity unit and it has full accreditation as baby friendly, since July 2014. The high dependency unit was closed in November 2022 due to “staffing challenges”. Performance In 2013, hospital mortality figures were the worst in Scotland with a higher than expected death rate in 23 of the last 27 quarters, resulting in 128 more deaths than expected, but the small numbers involved mean that little reliance can be placed on the figures. References External links Official website Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspection reports
Balfron High School

Balfron High School is a secondary school situated in the village of Balfron, approximately 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. The catchment area extends over most of West Stirlingshire including the villages of Arnprior, Balfron, Balmaha, Blanefield, Buchlyvie, Croftamie, Drymen, Fintry, Killearn, Kippen, Milton of Buchanan and Strathblane, along with the hamlets of Balfron Station, Boquhan, Buchanan Smithy, Dumgoyne, Gartness and Mugdock. The school also has pupils attending from other nearby areas of Dunbartonshire and Stirlingshire. History Balfron High School grew out of the Parish Church of Balfron, which can be traced back to the 17th century. The school became a High School in 1925 with the original school building in Balfron dating back to the early part of the 20th century. A major extension was built in the 1960s. The old school was known for being too small, due to the use of many mobile classrooms that were originally only meant as a temporary measure. In fact the mobile classrooms stood for many years and remained until the school was demolished. The original façade was preserved and has now been created into two homes, with the rest of the site of the old school also being developed into new homes. The new school building was completed for the 2001–02 school year, costing £14 million to build. In May 2016, defects were found in the building. A total of 440 pupils in S1 to S3 were decanted to schools in Stirling. The current head teacher at the school is Ms Elaine Bannatyne. Senior Leadership Team: Claire Appelquist (Depute for Endrick House), Phil Slavin (Depute for Campsie House), David Braid (Depute for Lomond House) The School Houses The school operates a three-house system. Campsie House (Green) is named for the Campsie Fells, a range of hills bordering the south east of the school's catchment area. Endrick House (Blue) is named for the Endrick Water, a river flowing through the school's catchment area. Lomond House (Red) is named for Loch Lomond, a loch at the western fringes of the school's catchment area. Notable alumni Tom Buchan (1931–1995) – Scottish poet, novelist and playwright/dramatist. Colin Gregor – Scottish Rugby 7s Captain Lauren Gray – Team GB 2014 Winter Olympics Curling bronze medallist Logan Gray – Scottish international curler Iain Turner – former Everton FC and Scotland 'B' international Goalkeeper Rory Kerr – Scottish International rugby union player Craig Mathieson (polar explorer) Ross Murdoch – Swimmer and Glasgow 2014 gold medallist Julian Smith – Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon and former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Jenna Clark – Scottish football player at Liverpool FC Women References External links Balfron High School - School website
Castello di Balgonie

Il castello di Balgonie (in inglese Balgonie Castle) è un castello fortificato del villaggio scozzese di Milton of Balgonie (dintorni di Markinch), nel Fife, costruito a partire tra la metà del XIV secolo e la fine del XIV secolo e che fu di proprietà delle famiglie Sibbald, Lundie, Leslie e Balfour. Storia La tenuta di Balgonie divenne di proprietà della famiglia Sibbald nel 1246. La parte più antica del castello, ovvero il mastio, venne fatta costruire intorno al 1360 da John o Thomas Sibbald, tesoriere di Scozia. La struttura fu quindi ampliata nel 1496, con la costruzione dell'ala settentrionale, da Sir Robert Lundie, divenuto proprietario del castello in seguito al matrimonio con Helen Sibbald. Tra la fine del XV secolo e la metà del XVI secolo, il castello venne visitato due volte da reali scozzesi, segnatamente, il 20 agosto 1496, quando ospitò re Giacomo IV e nel 1565, quando ospitò la regina Maria Stuarda. Nel 1635, il castello venne acquistato dal generale Alexander Leslie, che sei anni prima era stato nominato primo conte di Leven e signore di Balgonie. I conti di Leven rimasereo quindi proprietari del castello di Balgonie per quasi 200 anni. Un membro della famiglia Leslie, Jon Leslie, VII conte di Rothes, fece costruire nel 1660, in sostituzione di un ponte in legno, una scala che collegava il mastio all'ala settentrionale del castello. Nel gennaio 1716, il castello di Balgonie venne saccheggiato e occupato da Rob Roy MacGregor e da duecento soldati giacobiti, che tenevano prigioniere venti persone. Negli anni venti del XVIII secolo, vennero apportate delle piccole modifiche alla struttura per volere di David Melville, VI conte di Leven, che fece inserire delle finestre a ghigliottina. Nel 1824, i conti di Leven cedettero il castello alla famiglia Balfour, originaria di Whittinghame. Da quel momento in poi, però, il castello di Balgonie cadde progressivamente in uno stato di rovina, tanto che già nel 1840 era privo del tetto. Alla metà degli anni settanta del XX secolo, venne intrapresa da David Maxwell un'opera di restauro della struttura. Il castello venne quindi ceduto nel 1985 all'artista Raymond Morris. Architettura Il castello si erge su un piccolo promontorio che si affaccia sulla riva meridionale del fiume Leven e raggiunge un'altezza di circa 75 piedi. Leggende Secondo le leggende, il castello di Balgonie sarebbe infestato da vari fantasmi, tra cui Green Jeanie, ritenuto lo spirito di una componente della famiglia Lundie, il fantasma di un soldato del XVII secolo, quello di un cane, ecc. Nella cultura di massa Il castello di Balgonie venne utilizzato come location nella serie Outlander. Note Voci correlate Castelli della Scozia Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su castello di Balgonie Collegamenti esterni Sito ufficiale, su balgoniecastle.co.uk.
Durris transmitting station

The Durris transmitting station is a broadcasting and telecommunications facility, situated close to the town of Stonehaven, within Durris Forest, located precisely at the 57th parallel north, within the area also known historically as Kincardineshire (grid reference NO763899). It is owned and operated by Arqiva, and is the tallest structure in Scotland. History It is also a feature in Durris Primary School's newest logo created in 2000 (the logo shows the mast on the hill with the sun and three trees). It can be seen from the summit of Mither Tap, near Insch, Aberdeenshire and can also be spotted at night on the road down from the Lecht Ski Centre. Construction It has a 306.6 metres (1,006 ft) high guyed steel lattice mast, built by J. L. Eve Construction. It was constructed in 1966. 38-year-old Thomas Sutherland of Blairgowrie died in its construction on Monday 24 October 1966, falling 175 ft from 300 ft up the mast; the company had a regional office in Edinburgh Transmissions Its coverage includes north east Scotland, from St. Andrews in the south to Fraserburgh in the north, including the city of Aberdeen. It also covers much of the North Sea coast between Dunbar and Berwick, although this coverage is not deliberate. The analogue television transmission antennas surmounting the structure are contained within a GRP cylinder, and bring the overall height of the structure to 322.0 metres (1,056 ft), making it the tallest structure in Scotland. Services listed by frequency Analogue radio (FM VHF) Digital radio (DAB) Analogue television Analogue television was switched off during September 2010; BBC Two Scotland was closed on 1 September and the remaining four on 15 September. Digital television See also List of masts List of radio stations in the United Kingdom List of tallest buildings and structures in Great Britain References External links Entry for Durris transmitting station at The Transmission Gallery Skyscraperpage.com Durris Transmitter at thebigtower.com
Balinakill House

Balinakill House is a Victorian manor house to the east of the village of Clachan, Kintyre, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The house was built by Sir William Mackinnon, 1st Baronet of Strathaird and Loup, founder of the British India Steam Navigation Company, who purchased the estates of Balinakill and Loup in 1867. The house was completed in 1893. In 1941, the Keil School, Dumbarton, was moved to Balinakill House, due to the bombing attacks on the Glasgow area during World War II, and utilised the facilities for the duration of the war. Known as Balinakill Country House, it is currently available for exclusive use and holiday lets, and is protected as a category C listed building. Footnotes Bibliography Kintyre and Knapdale Parishes - Groome's Gazetteer - (1896 Edition)
Balintore Castle

Balintore Castle ist eine Burg im Dorf Balintore nahe der Gemeinde Kirriemuir einige Kilometer nördlich des Loch of Lintrathen in der schottischen Council Area Angus. Die Burg aus viktorianischer Zeit, die auf einer Erhöhung über einem Moor steht, hat Historic Scotland als historisches Bauwerk der Kategorie A gelistet. Zwei zugehörige Außenbauwerke sind außerdem als Kategorie-C-Denkmäler geschützt. Geschichte Laut der Landkarte von Timothy Pont gab es Ende des 16. Jahrhunderts einen Wohnturm namens Balintor auf dem Gelände. Die heutige Burg wurde 1859 vom Architekten William Burn entworfen. Der Politiker David Lyon, der das Vermögen seiner Familie aus Investments in die Britische Ostindien-Kompanie geerbt hatte, ließ Balintore Castle als Jagdschloss bauen. Schließlich war es nur noch während der Jagdsaison bewohnt. In den 1960er-Jahren entschloss man sich, die ausgedehnten Schäden durch Braunfäule zu reparieren und Balintore Castle wurde als Residenz aufgegeben. Es stand bis 2007 leer und verfiel in dieser Zeit so stark, dass es als strukturell gefährdet betrachtet werden musste. Daher ist es auch im Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland aufgeführt, seit dieses 1990 eingeführt wurde. Die Grafschaftsverwaltung von Angus nutzte ihr Vorkaufsrecht und erwarb das Anwesen von den bisherigen Eignern, die im fernen Osten weilten. Heute gehört es einem Schotten, der es restauriert und darin wohnen will. Architektur Balintore Castle ist ein typisches Beispiel für den Scottish Baronial Style. Sie hat eine Vielzahl von mit Tourellen versehenen Türmen und Giebeln sowie ein nicht mehr vorhandenes Erkerfenster. Der Hauptturm trägt eine Aussichtsplattform mit Balustrade, ähnlich wie Buchanan Castle. Das innere Zentrum ist der Rittersaal, es gibt aber auch eine Große Galerie, Schlafgemächer, ein Servierzimmer, ein Wohnzimmer für die weiblichen Bediensteten, einen Bürstenraum, einen Bierkeller, einen Möbellagerraum, eine Speisekammer für den Butler, ein Speisezimmer und eine Bibliothek. Einzelnachweise Weblinks und Quellen NO2959: Balintore Castle. Geograph British Isles. Project. Balintore Castle. Blogspot. Eintrag zu Balintore Castle auf trove.scot, der Datenbank von Historic Environment Scotland (englisch)
Balintore Castle

Balintore Castle is a Victorian Category A listed building in Scotland. The castle occupies an elevated site in moorland above Balintore village, a few miles north of the Loch of Lintrathen, near Kirriemuir, Angus. A typical example of the Scottish Baronial style, it features an abundance of turreted towers and gables, and a now-missing oriel window. The main tower is topped by a balustraded viewing platform similar to that of Buchanan Castle. The centrepiece of the interior is the great hall, and there is also a gallery, bedrooms, a dinner service room, a women servant's sitting room, a brushing room, a beer cellar, a lumber room, a butler's pantry, a dining room, and a library. History A tower house named Balintor existed on the site in the late 16th century, according to Timothy Pont's maps. Balintore Castle was commissioned as a sporting lodge by David Lyon, MP. It was designed in 1859 by the architect William Burn. Latterly, the castle was used only during the shooting season. In the 1960s, it was decided not to repair the extensive dry rot, and it was abandoned. The castle then stood empty until 2007, during which time its condition deteriorated to point of endangering the structure. Balintore Castle has been listed in the Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland since it started in 1990. Angus Council used its compulsory purchase powers to buy it from its absentee Far Eastern owners, and it is now in the hands of a Scotsman who is restoring it and residing there. Gallery References External links Balintore Castle at Geograph British Isles Balintore Castle Restoration Project Balintore Castle Restoration Project Blog Balintore Castle Holiday Accommodation Site
Château de Balintore

Le château de Balintore est un bâtiment classé de catégorie A de l'époque victorienne en Écosse. Histoire Le château occupe un site élevé dans la lande au-dessus du village de Balintore, à quelques kilomètres au nord du Loch de Lintrathen, près de Kirriemuir, Angus. Une maison-tour nommée Balintor existait sur le site à la fin du XVIe siècle, selon les cartes de Timothy Pont. Il est conçu en 1859 par l'architecte William Burn et est un exemple typique du style baronnial écossais avec une abondance de tours à poivrières et de pignons, et un oriel. La tour principale est surmontée d'une plate-forme d'observation à balustrade semblable à celle du château de Buchanan. La pièce maîtresse de l'intérieur est le grand hall, et il y a aussi une galerie, des chambres, une salle de service à manger, un salon de servante, une salle de brossage, une cave à bière, un débarras, un garde-manger de majordome, une salle à manger et une bibliothèque. Le château de Balintore est commandé comme pavillon de chasse par David Lyon (homme politique), qui a hérité d'une fortune constituée par sa famille grâce à des investissements dans la Compagnie britannique des Indes orientales. A la fin, le château n'est utilisé que pendant la saison de chasse. Dans les années 1960, il est décidé de ne pas réparer la pourriture sèche extensive, et il est abandonné. Le château reste vide jusqu'en 2007, période pendant laquelle son état s'est détérioré au point de mettre en danger la structure. Le château de Balintore est inscrit au registre des bâtiments à risque pour l'Écosse depuis sa création en 1990. Le conseil d'Angus utilise son droit de préemption pour l'acheter à ses propriétaires absents d'Extrême-Orient, et il est maintenant entre les mains d'un Écossais qui le restaure et y réside. Références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Balintore Castle » (voir la liste des auteurs). Portail de l’Écosse Portail des monuments classés au Royaume-Uni